Malus angustifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Malus |
Species: | M. angustifolia
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Binomial name | |
Malus angustifolia | |
Natural range | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Malus angustifolia, or southern crabapple, [3] is a species of crabapple native to the eastern and south-central United States.
M. angustifolia is a tree sometimes attaining a height of 10 meters (33 feet). The trunk can have a diameter up to 25 centimeters (10 inches). The flowers are pink, with a pleasant scent. The fruits are up to 3 cm (1+1⁄4 in) in diameter, and have an aromatic scent and a pear-like shape. [4] [5]
The following two varieties are known: [2]
The species can be found from Florida west to eastern Texas and north to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri. [6]
The fruits are eaten by various wildlife. [7]
Although the fruits are astringent, acidic, and unpalatable when raw, they can be used to make jellies, jams, and food preserves. [4] [5]
The tree is grown as an ornamental plant.[ citation needed]
Malus angustifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Malus |
Species: | M. angustifolia
|
Binomial name | |
Malus angustifolia | |
Natural range | |
Synonyms [2] | |
|
Malus angustifolia, or southern crabapple, [3] is a species of crabapple native to the eastern and south-central United States.
M. angustifolia is a tree sometimes attaining a height of 10 meters (33 feet). The trunk can have a diameter up to 25 centimeters (10 inches). The flowers are pink, with a pleasant scent. The fruits are up to 3 cm (1+1⁄4 in) in diameter, and have an aromatic scent and a pear-like shape. [4] [5]
The following two varieties are known: [2]
The species can be found from Florida west to eastern Texas and north to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri. [6]
The fruits are eaten by various wildlife. [7]
Although the fruits are astringent, acidic, and unpalatable when raw, they can be used to make jellies, jams, and food preserves. [4] [5]
The tree is grown as an ornamental plant.[ citation needed]