Kingdom Plantae Family Rosaceae Scientific name Pyrus amygdaliformis Rank Species | Order Rosales Genus Pyrus Higher classification Pear | |
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Similar Pear, Pyrus cordata, Rosaceae, Pyrus elaeagnifolia, Pyrus syriaca | ||
Pyrus amygdaliformis, also known as the almond-leaved pear, is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and west Asia. It grows to a height of 3–10 metres (9.8–32.8 ft). It has white flowers which bloom in April–May. The fruits are bitter and astringent. It hybridizes well with Pyrus communis and Pyrus pyraster.
The species was formally described by Dominique Villars in 1807.
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