Pyrus glabra

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-10 m tall. The branches are spiny. The leaves are 2.5-11 cm long by 0.7-2.3 cm wide. The fruit is round and 1.5-2 cm long by 1.5-1.7 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Iran, Middle East

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, manna, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pyrus syriaca var. glabra Wenzi;