Pyrus lanata

D. Don

Rosaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A large tree native to the Garhwal Himalayas, growing at elevations between 2,600 and 3,200 meters. It is distinguished by white, shiny leaves on the undersides and produces edible fruit.

Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten raw.

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Distribution

Garhwal Himalayas. It grows between 2,600 and 3,200 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal,

Also Known As

Mole

References (6)

Gamble, J. S., 1878, List of trees, shrubs and climbers from Darjeeling.
GUPTA
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 540
Mehta, P. S. et al, 2010, Native plant genetic resources and traditional foods of Uttarakhand Himalaya for sustainable food security and livelihood. Indian Journal or Natural products and Resources. Vol 1(1), March 2010 pp 89-96
Prodr. fl. nepal. 237. 1825

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