Mespilus germanica L.
Medlar
Mespilus germanica, commonly known as the medlar or common medlar, is a large shrub or small tree in the rose family (Rosaceae). It grows up to 8 meters tall under ideal conditions and has a lifespan of 30–60 years. The bark is grayish-brown with deep vertical cracks, and the tree is often more shrub-like than tree-like. The leaves are dark green, elliptical, and turn red in autumn. Flowers are 2–5 cm in diameter, white or pale pink, and bloom late in the season (May or June). The fruit is a pome, reddish-brown, and hairy with juicy flesh. It becomes edible after softening, a process known as bletting.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Mespilus
The medlar fruit is rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. It contains various phytochemicals including monoterpenes and organic acids, which affect flavor. The fruit also has diuretic and astringent effects.
The medlar fruit is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and astringent properties. The leaves, bark, fruits, and wood are traditionally used in herbal medicine. The fruit can be eaten raw or used to make medlar jelly, medlar cheese (similar to lemon curd), and schnapps. The kernel oil can be used to produce biodiesel.
May or June
Late autumn to early winter
1 to 8 meters tall (3.3 to 26 feet)
White or pale pink
Temperate and sub-mediterranean climates with warm summers and mild winters. It grows in a variety of soil types, preferring fresh, well-drained loamy soils with a pH between 6 and 8. It is found in southeastern Europe, especially the Black Sea coasts of Bulgaria and Turkey.
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