Phlorizin Phlorizin Phlorizin (also referred to as phloridzin; chemical name phloretin-2'-β--glucopyranoside) is a glucoside of phloretin, a dihydrochalcone, a family of bicyclic flavonoids, which in turn is a subgroup in the diverse phenylpropanoid synthesis pathway in plants. Phlorizin is found primarily in unripe "Malus" (apple), root bark of apple, trace amounts have been found in strawberry. In "Malus", it is most abundant in vegetative tissues (such as leaves and bark) and seeds. Closely related species, such as pear ("Pyrus communis"), cherry, and other fruit trees in the "Rosaceae" do not contain phloridzin. Phloridzin is a phytochemical that belongs to the class
Orsonwelles malus Orsonwelles malus Orsonwelles malus is a species of spider endemic to Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. It was described 2002, although the first individual of "O. malus" was collected in the 1890s. With individuals exceeding , it is the largest species in the family Linyphiidae. Females range from 8.93 to 14.07 mm in total length (length of carapace + abdomen) while males range from 8.74 to 10.66 mm. "O. malus" spiders are found in northwest Kauai, in the Alakai Wilderness and Kona Nā Pali areas, at elevations of , where webs are commonly found in the non-native New Zealand laurel