Malus sylvestris
Malus sylvestris
Malus sylvestris (pronunciation: /ˈmeɪləs sɪlˈvɛstrɪs/), commonly known as the European crab apple, is a species of the genus Malus, native to Europe. Its name is derived from the Latin words 'malus' meaning 'apple' and 'sylvestris' meaning 'forest'.
Etymology
The term 'Malus' is derived from the Latin word for apple, and 'sylvestris' is Latin for 'of the forest', indicating the tree's common habitat. The species name 'sylvestris' is a common one and is used in the names of many other plant and animal species to indicate a wild or woodland habitat.
Description
Malus sylvestris is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 meters high. It has a broad, often twisted trunk and a wide, spreading crown. The leaves are oval and serrated, and the flowers, which appear in spring, are white or pale pink. The fruit, known as a crab apple, is small and green or red, and is often used in cooking and cider making.
Related Terms
- Malus: The genus to which Malus sylvestris belongs. It includes around 55 species of small deciduous apple trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae.
- Deciduous: A term used to describe trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
- Rosaceae: The rose family, a large family of flowering plants that includes many fruit trees and ornamental plants.
See Also
- Malus domestica: The domestic apple, a species closely related to Malus sylvestris.
- Cider: A beverage made from the fermented juice of apples, often including crab apples.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Malus sylvestris
- Wikipedia's article - Malus sylvestris
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