Plymouth pear, Algerian pear
Pyrus cordata

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 4 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are oval. The flowers are white and have a scent. The fruit are small and round.

Where it is found

It is a temperate or Mediterranean plant. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa (country/location of origin), Algeria, Australia, Britain, Europe, France, Mediterranean, Morocco, North America, Portugal, Spain, Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten when very ripe and preferably after storing. They are also used for making a drink.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Basomakatza, Peras cermenas, Peras modorras, Perojo, Peruyes

Synonyms

Pyrus cossonii Rehd.; Pyrus longipes Coss. & Durieu;