Seed Fruits Collection
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Vernacular names
apple, pear
Genera
Pyrus, Malus
The apple (Malus domestica) is a fruit tree in the Rosaceae family. It produces edible fruit appreciated for its sweet and tart flavour, used fresh or processed into juice, compotes and pies. The pear (Pyrus communis) also belongs to the Rosaceae family. This fruit tree produces sweet, juicy pears, eaten fresh or in jams and desserts.