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Pyrus gergerana

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Pyrus gergerana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Pyrus
Species:
P. gergerana
Binomial name
Pyrus gergerana

Pyrus gergerana, known as the Gergeranian pear, is a species of tree in the family Rosaceae.[2] It is a wild pear endemic to Armenia, only found near the village of Herher (Ger-Ger) in the southeastern part of the country.[1][3] Estimated to be only 50 trees left in the wild, there were no conservation efforts as of 2014.[1]

Description

Pyrus gergerana differs from other species by form and shape of leaves and fruits. Blooms from April to June, and fruit ripens in September. Fruits are large (3-3.5 cm in diameter).[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Fayvush, F. (2014). "Pyrus gergerana". International Union for Conservation of Nature. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2014-1.rlts.t200400a2656627.en. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Pyrus gergerana Gladkova". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  3. ^ Anna, Asatryan (2019). "Wild Pears of Armenia". Acta Biologica Plantarum Agriensis. 7: 19–31. doi:10.21406/abpa.2019.7.19. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Gergeranian Pear". Global Trees. Archived from the original on 13 May 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2023.