Mespilus loquat, one of several "Eriobotrya" species, was formerly thought to be closely related to the genus "Mespilus", and is still sometimes known in some European countries as a medlar and is still sometimes called the "Japanese medlar". Many authors group "Mespilus" together with "Crataegus" in a single genus. When thus combined, the correct species name is "Crataegus germanica" (L.) Kuntze. The common name “snowy mespilus” attaches to certain species of "Amelanchier", notably "Amelanchier lamarckii" and "Amelanchier ovalis". "Mespilus germanica" features an unusual apple-like fruit. In southern Europe, the medlar fruit ripen fully and can be eaten off the tree, but
Lady Alice (apple) Among its specialty characteristics is that it does not brown quickly even if cut open, and keeps shape and texture at high temperature baking. Lady Alice is distinguished from other cultivars with its pink blush over creamy-yellow background; the background color darkens after harvest. The fruit is harvested in the fall, and can be available between February and May, especially in March when it is at its best. Lady Alice (apple) Lady Alice is a cultivar of domesticated apple which was discovered in 1979 at an orchard near Gleed, Washington, as a chance seedling and is a registered trademark by