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Apple
(Malus domestica)

Apple (Malus domestica) Other common names: Domestic Apple

French names: Pomme

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Distinctive features: Tree

Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Edible: Fruits are very edible.

Native/Non-native: Native

Notes: This is the domestic apple grown commercially.

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: : domestic


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Apple (Malus domestica)

An Apple tree.

Apple (Malus domestica)

An Apple tree in the winter.

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Range map for Apple (Malus domestica)

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