Malus sylvestris
Crab apple
Deciduous tree
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The Malus sylvestris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Crab apple. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. acerba. M. communis sylvestris. Pyrus malus.

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Latin Name:  Malus sylvestris
Common Name:  Crab apple
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Mill.
 
Known Hazards:  All members of this genus contain the toxin hydrogen cyanide in their seeds and possibly also in their leaves, but not in their fruits. Hydrogen cyanide is the substance that gives almonds their characteristic taste but it should only be consumed in very small quantities. Apple seeds do not normally contain very high quantities of hydrogen cyanide but, even so, should not be consumed in very large quantities. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.
 
Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Woods, scrub and hedges, especially in oak woods, on neutral to calcareous soils[9, 17, 200].

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