Oleaster-leafed pear facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oleaster-leafed pear |
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| Pyrus elaeagrifolia stem with leaves | |
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Pyrus
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elaeagrifolia
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The oleaster-leafed pear, also known as Pyrus elaeagrifolia, is a type of wild pear plant. It belongs to the Pyrus group, which is part of the Rosaceae family (the rose family). Its name comes from its leaves, which look a lot like those of the 'wild olive' plant, Elaeagnus angustifolia.
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About the Oleaster-Leafed Pear
This wild pear is found in several countries. It grows naturally in places like Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, and Crimea in Ukraine.
Where It Grows
The oleaster-leafed pear likes dry places. It can grow in areas up to about 1,700 meters (5,600 feet) above sea level. This plant is quite tough! It can handle very dry weather and cold frost.
What It Looks Like
This pear tree can grow up to 10 meters (33 feet) tall. Its flowers have both male and female parts, which means they can produce seeds on their own.
Interesting Facts
The oleaster-leafed pear often grows in the same areas as another wild pear, Pyrus pyraster. This means they live side-by-side in nature. The plant was first officially described by a scientist named Peter Simon Pallas in 1793.
Different Types of Oleaster-Leafed Pear
Just like some animals have different breeds, plants can have different types called subspecies. For the oleaster-leafed pear, scientists know of a few subspecies. These include Pyrus elaeagrifolia subsp. elaeagrifolia, Pyrus elaeagrifolia subsp. kotschyana, Pyrus elaeagrifolia subsp. bulgarica, and Pyrus elaeagrifolia subsp. yaltirikii. Each of these might have slight differences in how they look or where they grow.
