Pyrus spinosa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pyrus spinosa
P. spinosa flowers in Italy
Fruit
Scientific classification
Genus:	Pyrus
Species:	spinosa
Synonyms
List Crataegus amygdaliformis (Vill.) Chalon Malus heterophylla Spach Pyrus amygdaliformis Vill. Pyrus amygdaloides Link Pyrus cuneifolia Guss. Pyrus eriopleura Rchb. Pyrus heterophylla (Spach) Steud. Pyrus nivalis Lindl. Pyrus oblongifolia Spach Pyrus parviflora Desf. Pyrus persica Pers. Pyrus sicula Tineo Pyrus spinosa var. diapulidis Dostálek Pyrus spinosa f. lobata (Decne.) Dostálek Pyrus spinosa var. microphylla (Decne.) Browicz Pyrus spinosa var. oblongifolia (Spach) Dostálek Pyrus spinosa var. sinaica (Dum.Cours.) Dostálek

The almond-leaved pear, also known by its scientific name Pyrus spinosa, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Rosaceae family, which also includes roses and apples. This plant is originally from the northern Mediterranean region.

About the Almond-Leaved Pear

This pear tree can grow quite tall. It usually reaches a height of about 3 to 10 meters (10 to 33 feet).

Flowers and Fruit

The almond-leaved pear produces beautiful white flowers. These flowers typically bloom in the spring, usually during April and May.

After the flowers, the tree grows small fruits. These fruits are known for being bitter. They are also astringent, which means they can make your mouth feel dry or puckered.

How it Mixes with Other Pears

The almond-leaved pear can easily hybridize with other pear species. This means it can cross-breed with them. It often mixes with the common pear (Pyrus communis) and the wild pear (Pyrus pyraster). When plants hybridize, they create new plants that have traits from both parent plants.