Pyrus cordata Desv.
Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
Plymouth Pear
In the shaded conditions in which it grows, this plant reproduces by suckering. Only in places where it receives enough light such as hedgerows or in woodland glades does it flower and bear fruit. Plymouth pear flowers later than wild pears, usually around late April or May, with a spectacular show of pink-tinged blossoms and purple stamens. The small, inedible fruit are usually about 15 mm in dia... © Wildscreen (licence)
See more in the Encyclopedia of Life... Definition
- Parent Taxon
- Pyrus
- Global Pollen Project UUID
- b6062c95-bf42-422b-a9d2-38ef7f5eba83
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility