Wild pear
Pyrus syriaca
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 13 m tall. The crown is broad. The leaves are narrow oval and 1-10 cm long by 0.8-4 cm wide. The fruit is round or pear shaped and 1.5-3.5 cm long by 1.5-3.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
A temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Balkans, Caucasus, Cyprus, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or in desserts.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ajas barri, Adi armut, Cakal armudu, Injas barri, Kroskakiiwilka, Najas barri, Reli, Sekok