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The traditional names of the rowan are those applied to the species Sorbus aucuparia, Sorbus torminalis (wild service-tree), and Sorbus domestica (true service-tree). The Latin name sorbus was borrowed into Old English as syrfe. The name service-tree for Sorbus domestica is derived from that name by folk etymology.
Mespilus germanica, known as the medlar or common medlar, is a large shrub or small tree, and the name of the fruit of this tree.The fruit has been cultivated since Roman times, and is unusual in being available in winter, and in being eaten when bletted.It is eaten raw and in a range of dishes.When the genus Mespilus is included in the genus Crataegus, the correct name for this species is Crataegus germanica Kuntze.t is eaten raw and in a range of dishes. When the genus Mespilus is included in the genus Crataegus, the correct name for this species is Crataegus germanica Kuntze.