Apple tree
Apple tree
The Apple tree (Malus domestica) is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. It is cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree, and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈæpəl triː/
- US: /ˈæpəl triː/
Etymology
The word "apple" comes from the Old English word "æppel" meaning fruit or apple. The word "tree" comes from the Old English word "treow", which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*trewą".
Related terms
- Fruit: The sweet, edible part of a plant that contains the seeds.
- Deciduous: A type of tree that sheds its leaves annually.
- Pomaceous: A type of fruit that has a core of several small seeds.
- Genus: A rank in the biological classification system, a genus contains one or more species that are closely related.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apple tree
- Wikipedia's article - Apple tree
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