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Pyrus spinosa
Pyrus amygdaliformis (flowers).jpg
P. spinosa flowers in Italy
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Fruit
Scientific classification
Genus:
Pyrus
Species:
spinosa
Synonyms
List
  • Crataegus amygdaliformis (Vill.) Chalon
  • Malus heterophylla Spach
  • Pyrus amygdaliformis Vill.
  • Pyrus amygdaloides Link
  • Pyrus cuneifolia Guss.
  • Pyrus eriopleura Rchb.
  • Pyrus heterophylla (Spach) Steud.
  • Pyrus nivalis Lindl.
  • Pyrus oblongifolia Spach
  • Pyrus parviflora Desf.
  • Pyrus persica Pers.
  • Pyrus sicula Tineo
  • Pyrus spinosa var. diapulidis Dostálek
  • Pyrus spinosa f. lobata (Decne.) Dostálek
  • Pyrus spinosa var. microphylla (Decne.) Browicz
  • Pyrus spinosa var. oblongifolia (Spach) Dostálek
  • Pyrus spinosa var. sinaica (Dum.Cours.) Dostálek

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. 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.

  • Pyrus amygdaliformis

    Growth form

  • Pyrus spinosa 000276080O

    Thorns

  • Дива круша – листа 3

    Leaves

  • Pyrus spinosa 000292328O

    Close-up of flowers

See also

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