Pyrus spinosa (syn. Pyrus amygdaliformis), the almond-leaved pear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the northern Mediterranean region.[2][3] It grows to a height of 3–10 m (10–33 ft). It has white flowers which bloom in April–May. The fruits are bitter and astringent. It hybridizes easily with Pyrus communis and Pyrus pyraster.[4]

  • Growth form
    Growth form
  • Thorns
    Thorns
  • Leaves
    Leaves
  • Close-up of flowers
    Close-up of flowers

References

  1. ^ Barstow, M. (2017). "Pyrus spinosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T173015A61612142. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T173015A61612142.en. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Pyrus spinosa Forssk". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Pyrus amygdaliformis". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  4. ^ Dostálek, Jiří (1980). "Pyrus spinosa und ihre Hybriden in Südwestbulgarien". Folia Geobotanica & Phytotaxonomica (in German). 15 (1): 59–73. doi:10.1007/BF02853139. JSTOR 4180153. S2CID 24838387.