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.