Pyrus
Sign in to savePears are a genus of trees, Pyrus , in the family Rosaceae, that bear an edible apple-like fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are cultivated for their fruit and juices, while others are grown as ornamental flowering trees.
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Pyrus is a genus of trees that produces pears, the edible fruits you might find at a grocery store or farmers market. Some pear trees are grown specifically for their fruit and juice, while others are planted mainly for their attractive flowers.
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GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderRosales
- FamilyRosaceae
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20 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Description
- History
- Origins and distribution
- Cultivation
- Taxonomy and distribution
- Species and selected hybrids
- Cultivation
- Cultivars
- Diseases and pests
- Production
- Storage
- Uses
- Nutrition
- Cooking
- Timber
- In culture
- See also
- References
- External links
Pears are a genus of trees, Pyrus , in the family Rosaceae, that bear an edible apple-like fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are cultivated for their fruit and juices, while others are grown as ornamental flowering trees.
Pear trees are mostly medium-sized, though some grow as shrubs. They grow in temperate regions, being native to Asia and distributed across Europe and the mountains of North Africa. The wood of pear trees is a preferred material in the manufacture of high-quality woodwind instruments and furniture.