https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quince Native to South-West Asia, Armenia, Turkey, Georgia, northern Iran, Afghanistan. The quince is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the Malinae subtribe (which also contains apples and pears, among other fruits) of the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that bears hard, aromatic bright golden-yellow pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear. Ripe quince fruits are hard, tart, and astringent. They are seldom eaten raw, but are processed into marmalade, jam, paste (known as quince cheese) or alcoholic beverages. The quince tree is also grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive pale pink blossoms and other ornamental qualities.
Neaukšti medeliai arba krūmai iki 4–8 m aukščio, laja iki 10 m apimties. Lapai pražanginiai. Žiedai dideli, išsidėstę šakelių viršūnėse, balti arba šviesiai rožiniai. Žydi gegužės – birželio mėn. Vaisiai netikrieji, obuolio ar kriaušės pavidalo, 2,5–3,5 cm ilgio. Subręsta rugsėjo – spalio mėn. Užaugina iki 2,5 kg vaisių. Lietuvoje soduose retai auginamas kaip dekoratyvinis augalas. Kairėnų botanikos sodas 6536
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