Pyrus syriaca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pyrus syriaca |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Pyrus
|
| Species: |
syriaca
|
| Synonyms | |
|
Pyrus boveana Decne. |
|
The Syrian pear (Pyrus syriaca) is a type of tree. It belongs to the Rosaceae family, which also includes roses and apples. This tree loses its leaves every year, which means it is a deciduous tree.
Where Does the Syrian Pear Grow?
The Syrian pear is special. It is the only wild pear found in certain countries. These countries are Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, and Israel.
In Israel, the Syrian pear is a protected plant. This means it is against the law to harm it. It grows in soil that is not salty. You can often find it in Mediterranean scrub areas. These areas are in western Syria, the Galilee, and the Golan region.
Flowers and Fruit
The Syrian pear tree blossoms in spring. Its beautiful white flowers appear in March and April.
The fruit of the Syrian pear ripens in the autumn. This usually happens in September and October. The fruit is safe to eat. However, it is not as tasty as the European Pear. This is because the Syrian pear fruit has hard, stone-like bits in its skin.
How Seeds Are Spread
When the ripe fruit falls to the ground, it starts to rot. The smell of the rotting fruit attracts wild boars. The boars eat the fruit. As they move around, they help spread the seeds. This is how new Syrian pear trees can grow in different places.
