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Hort. Dendrol., 178. 1853.
Introduced
Basionym: Pyrus sect. Torminaria de Candolle in A. P. de Candolle and A. L. P. P. de Candolle, Prodr. 2: 636. 1825
Synonyms: Undefined subg. Torminalis Medikus
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Revision as of 23:13, 16 December 2019
Trees, to 120[–200] dm. Winter buds glutinous [or not]. Leaves simple; petiole nodes 3-lacunate; blade margins relatively deeply lobed. Flowers: styles connate 1/2 their lengths. Pomes: epidermis multilayered; flesh composed entirely of tanniferous cells; core present.
Distribution
Wash., Eurasia, n Africa.
Discussion
Species 3 (1 in the flora).
The two other species of this subgenus are of apparent hybrid origin, possibly with subg. Aria, and exhibit less deeply lobed leaves and pome flesh with tanniferous cells in groups.
Selected References
None.