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Pyrus elaeagnifolia subsp. kotschyana

(Boiss.) Browicz

Rosaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A temperate tree in the Rosaceae family with edible fruit, found in various temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Caucasus, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,

Synonyms

Pyrus elaeagnifolia var. kotschyana (Boiss. ex Decne.) Boiss.Pyrus kotschyana Boiss. ex Decne.Pyrus taochia Woronow

Also Known As

Dag armudu

References (3)

  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
  • Fl. orient. 2:654. 1872-1873
  • Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/

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