Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PYRUS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 479. 1753.
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TYPE: Pyrus communis Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 2: 287. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrus calleryana | Bradford Pear, Callery Pear | |||
| Pyrus communis | Common Pear | |||
| Pyrus pyrifolia | Oriental Pear, Japanese Pear, Chinese Pear |
Identification Key
1. Calyx lobes densely woolly-pubescent on the inner surface, deciduous in fruit; styles (2)3; fruit globular, brownish with white speckles, 1-1.5 cm long
1. Calyx lobes sparsely woolly-pubescent on the inner surface towards the base, persistent in fruit; styles 5; fruit pyriform, green to yellow to red, sometimes brownish, usually with darker speckles, 3-16 cm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||