Common medlar is the common name of mespilus germanica. The flowers are white. The leaves are lance shaped and downy underneath.

Fruiting Branch of Common Medlar

Common medlar is the common name of mespilus germanica. The flowers are white. The leaves are lance…

The Common Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is a large shrub or small tree, and the name of the fruit of this tree. Despite its Latin name, which means German or Germanic Medlar, it is indigenous to southwest Asia and possibly also southeastern Europe, and was introduced to Germany by the Romans.

Leaves and Fruit of Common Medlar

The Common Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is a large shrub or small tree, and the name of the fruit of…