Images Dated 31st January 2011

128. Foliage and Flowers of the Loquat or Japanese Medlar, Brazi

The Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica, Lindl.) is a native of China and Japan, and is closely related to our Medlar, bearing a singular edible fruit (see 155). It is almost hardy in the south of England, though it rarely ripens its fruit. In Brazil it bear

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