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Medlar

Photo: @flaviorocchi · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC

Plants

Medlar

Crataegus germanica

Observations in the area
3
Last sighting
8 May 2023
Category
Plants
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The species

Mespilus germanica, known as the medlar or common medlar, is a large shrub or small tree in the rose family Rosaceae. The fruit of this tree, also called medlar, has been cultivated since Roman times, is usually available in winter and eaten when bletted. It may be eaten raw and in a range of cooked dishes.

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