Eriolobus trilobatus

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Eriolobus trilobatus

Common name:
Erect Crab, Crab Apple

Local name:
Atelması, Geyikelması, Geyicek, Geyik dikeni

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Fruit Seeds and nuts

Part of plant/stage of process:
fruits, seeds

Found growing in Mediterranean maquis and forest, the tree has an upright habit and horizontal branching. When mature it can reach 15m in height. Its leaves are dried and used for tea while the fruits are eaten fresh or cooked.