Mespilus (Noun)
Meaning
Medlars.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The medlar tree, also known as mespilus, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia.
- Mespilus germanica is the botanical name for the common medlar, a fruit-bearing tree often used in ornamental landscaping.
- The fruit of the mespilus tree is often eaten raw, used in jams and preserves, or made into a sweet, dessert wine.
- Mespilus is a relatively small tree, typically growing to around 3-4 meters in height, with a broad, rounded crown.
- In medieval Europe, mespilus was considered a delicacy, and the fruit was often served at special occasions and feasts.