Ahlat
Pyrus elaeagnifolia
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
A temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Asia, Balkans, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Europe, Romania, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten and also used for pickles.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ahlat, Aflat, Alfat, Çakal armudu, Geyik elması, Kruska, Maslena krusha, Tasarmutu, Üvez, Yabani armut
Synonyms
Pyrus alaeagrifolia Pall. [Spelling variant];