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What is the genus of the pear tree?
What is the genus of the pear tree?
What is pear wood commonly used for?
What is pear wood commonly used for?
What is the estimated number of pear varieties worldwide?
What is the estimated number of pear varieties worldwide?
When are pears typically harvested?
When are pears typically harvested?
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What is a fermented product made from pears?
What is a fermented product made from pears?
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Study Notes
Pears and Pear Trees
- Pears are fruits produced and consumed worldwide, harvested in late summer to mid-autumn.
- Pear trees and shrubs belong to the genus Pyrus and family Rosaceae.
- Several species of pears are valued for their edible fruit and juices.
Characteristics of Pear Trees
- Medium-sized and native to coastal and mildly temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
- Pear wood is preferred for high-quality woodwind instruments and furniture.
Pear Varieties
- Approximately 3,000 known varieties of pears are grown worldwide.
- Varieties differ in shape and taste.
- Pears are consumed in various forms: fresh, canned, juice, dried, or fermented as perry.
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Learn about pears, a type of fruit produced by the pear tree, including its species, cultivation, and uses.
