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Eriobotrya japonica

Photo by EmilieChich
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Field Notes

Description:

Small tree with long, slightly serrated leaves and orange fruits.

Habitat:

I saw them often in this region, also around Pompei.

Notes:

Anyone knows what this is? Are the fruits edible?

Species ID Suggestions

Loquat

Eriobotrya japonica

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Comments (2)
StirredMocha
Yep the fruits are edible! Just be sure to peel the skin off and not eat the relatively large seeds.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2014

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