Malus sylvestris domestica Apple (Rosaceae) Deciduous tree

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Malus sylvestris domestica
Apple
Deciduous tree
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The Malus sylvestris domestica plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin, mainly involving M. sylvestris and M. pumila[200].. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Apple.

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Latin Name:  Malus sylvestris domestica
Common Name:  Apple
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Borkh.)Mansf.

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:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw, cooked or dried for later use. Apples are one of the most common and widely grown fruits of the temperate zone. There are a great many named varieties with differring flavours ranging from sour to sweet and textures from dry and mealy to crisp and juicy. There is also a wide range in the seasons of ripening with the first fruits being ready in late July whilst other cultivars are not picked until late autumn and will store for 12 months or sometimes more. See individual records for more details. The fruit of some cultivars is rich in pectin and can be used in helping other fruits to set when making jam etc[61, 142]. Pectin is also said to protect the body against radiation[201]. An edible oil can be obtained from the seed[4]. It would only really be viable to use these seeds as an oil source if the fruit was being used for some purpose such as making cider and then the seeds could be extracted from the remaining pulp[K].

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