Pear Blossom in Spain

by Clare Bevan

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Pear Blossom in Spain

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Clare Bevan

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Pear blossom in full bloom in Andalucia, Southern Spain.
Pear trees are a member of the Rose family along with apple, quince, almond and plum. There are over 45 species of trees and shrubs in the Pyrus genus, and thousands of named pear varieties. The pear is one of the oldest domesticated fruits, and the world￿s second most cultivated deciduous fruit tree after the apple. The two main types of pear, Asian and European, both produce a similar sweet smelling blossom, but there are some ornamental pear trees that do not bear notable fruit and instead produce blooms with an offensive aroma.

Pear blossoms first appear as green buds that later become white as the weather warms, sometimes a month into spring. The flowers measure 2-3 cm across are composed of five white petals, and usually appear in clusters of five to seven. Pear blossoms are delicate but offer little flavor and a mild sweet scent. Some ornamental varieties, such as the Callery, are known for their unpleasant fragrance that has been described as rotten fish or chlorine.
© 2015 Clare Bevan

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