Pyrus lanata — Edible Plant Database

What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is eaten raw.

Where to Find It

Garhwal Himalayas. It grows between 2,600 and 3,200 m above sea level.

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

How to Identify

A large tree native to the Garhwal Himalayas, growing at elevations between 2,600 and 3,200 meters. It is distinguished by white, shiny leaves on the undersides and produces edible fruit.

Names & Synonyms

Mole

References (6)

Gamble, J. S., 1878, List of trees, shrubs and climbers from Darjeeling.
GUPTA
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 540
Mehta, P. S. et al, 2010, Native plant genetic resources and traditional foods of Uttarakhand Himalaya for sustainable food security and livelihood. Indian Journal or Natural products and Resources. Vol 1(1), March 2010 pp 89-96
Prodr. fl. nepal. 237. 1825
Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 69

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