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The wild apple is a deciduous small to medium-sized tree, but can also grow into a multi-stemmed bush. It can live 80–100 years and grow up to 14 metres (46 feet) tall with trunk diameters of usually 23–45 centimetres (9– 17 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches), although diameters exceeding 90 cm (35 in) have been recorded. [2]
36 species and 4 hybrids are accepted. [2] The genus Malus is subdivided into eight sections (six, with two added in 2006 and 2008). [citation needed] The oldest fossils of the genus date to the Eocene (), which are leaves belonging to the species Malus collardii and Malus kingiensis from western North America (Idaho) and the Russian Far East (), respectively.
An apple is a round, edible fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus spp., among them the domestic or orchard apple; Malus domestica). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found.
Malus sylvestris and other Malus species: Malus is native to the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia and North America. Fruit (from July), edible raw or, if too bitter, cooked as a jelly (containing much pectin) [13] Medlar: Mespilus germanica: Southeast Europe to West Asia, occasionally naturalized in Britain
Malus domestica "Pam's Delight" Genus: Malus sylvestris and Malus sieversii: Species: Malus domestica: Hybrid parentage: Unknown variety, apple pip: Cultivar group: Self-sterile dessert apple: Cultivar "Pam's Delight" Breeder: Thomas Rivers of Sawbridgeworth, and Brogdale Farm, 1968: Origin: Alfred Hull, Bedfordshire, England, 1956
Malus sieversii is distributed mainly within the Ili valley in southern Kazakhstan, where the damp climate suits its growth. [16] [5] It appears in many different habitats. [7] Although the species prefers high temperatures and short winters, it is also found in the Tian Shan mountains which have long and harsh winters. [7]
Almond nutrition facts. There’s a whole lot of nutrition packed into an almond’s tiny, tough shell. A one-ounce serving (or about 23 almonds) provides: Calories: 162. Protein: 6 g (12% DV)
Included for each food is its weight in grams, its calories, and (also in grams,) the amount of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, fat, and saturated fat. [1] As foods vary by brands and stores, the figures should only be considered estimates, with more exact figures often included on product labels.