Almond-leaved pear (Pyrus spinosa)

Almond-leaved pear, a reference photo — Photo: Hans Hillewaert · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Pyrus spinosa (syn. Pyrus amygdaliformis), the almond-leaved pear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to the northern Mediterranean region. It has white flowers which bloom in April–May. The fruits are bitter and astringent. It hybridizes easily with Pyrus communis and Pyrus pyraster.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Almond-leaved pear being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Pyrus syriaca
Pyrus elaeagrifolia
Pyrus salicifolia
Pyrus bourgaeana
Pyrus nivalis
Crataegus azarolus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Pyrus
Species: Pyrus spinosa

Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.

Check your photo

More species