Sorbus domestica
Sorbus domestica
Sorbus domestica, commonly known as the Service Tree or True Service Tree, is a species of Sorbus native to western Europe.
Pronunciation
Sorbus domestica is pronounced as /ˈsɔːrbəs dəˈmɛstɪkə/.
Etymology
The genus name Sorbus is derived from the Latin word for 'service tree', while domestica refers to its domestic cultivation.
Description
Sorbus domestica is a deciduous tree growing to 15–20 m tall with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. The leaves are 15–25 cm long, pinnate with 13-21 leaflets. The flowers are 13–18 mm diameter, with five white petals and 20 yellowish-white stamens; they are produced in corymbs 10–14 cm diameter in late spring, and are hermaphroditic, with both male and female organs. The fruit is a pome 2–3 cm long, greenish-brown, often tinged red on the side exposed to sunlight; it is edible, and matures in late autumn.
Cultivation and uses
The fruit, called a sorbe, is a small pome that resembles a miniature pear. It is edible and has a sweet, pear-like taste. The fruit is used in the production of alcoholic beverages, such as cider and perry, and can also be made into jams and jellies.
Related terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sorbus domestica
- Wikipedia's article - Sorbus domestica
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