Pear

Scientific Name: Pyrus communis

Category: Fruits and Nuts

Description:

Pears are common fruit trees grown in Kansas. The leaves are 3-4” long and can have a serrated or wavy margin. The fruits of pears can have a small top and wider bottom or apple shaped. The skin of pears can come in a variety of colors, like green, yellow, or red and have a dull shine to them and spots.

Pear fruit and foliage

Pear fruit and foliage

Pear fruit

Pear fruit

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