Pyrus amygdaliformis
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P. amygdaliformis
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Pyrus amygdaliformis, also known as the almond-leaved pear, is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family.[2] 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.[3]
The species was formally described by Dominique Villars in 1807.[2]
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