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;Common Names:Glass Peach | ;Common Names:Glass Peach | ||
;Classification:Tree | ;Classification:Tree | ||
;Description | |||
:These trees grow upwards of 5 m and are found in warm, semi-tropical climes, with lightly forested areas. The name glass peach is a reference to the translucent petals of the blossoms of the tree, which resemble stained glass. | :These trees grow upwards of 5 m and are found in warm, semi-tropical climes, with lightly forested areas. The name glass peach is a reference to the translucent petals of the blossoms of the tree, which resemble stained glass. | ||
=Ecology= | ==Ecology== | ||
;Rarity:Rare (wild), Uncommon (domestic) | ;Rarity:Rare (wild), Uncommon (domestic) | ||
;Distribution:Sub-tropical to temperate Savanna and light woodlands. | ;Distribution:Sub-tropical to temperate Savanna and light woodlands. | ||
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:The fruit are a yellow-orange colour, and about half the size of a fist, with a light fuzzy texture typical of similar fruit. They contain a hard pit, which protects the embryonic plants from depredation. Also like other plants of a similar species the seed itself contains compounds which give it a bitter taste, that while not toxic, deters consumption. | :The fruit are a yellow-orange colour, and about half the size of a fist, with a light fuzzy texture typical of similar fruit. They contain a hard pit, which protects the embryonic plants from depredation. Also like other plants of a similar species the seed itself contains compounds which give it a bitter taste, that while not toxic, deters consumption. | ||
=Uses= | ==Uses== | ||
;Cultivation:Orchards of glass peach trees are maintained in regions with a suitable. The attractive flowers make them a popular accent for gardens and parks. | ;Cultivation:Orchards of glass peach trees are maintained in regions with a suitable. The attractive flowers make them a popular accent for gardens and parks. | ||
;Culinary:Nectar, Preserves, filling for pies and tarts, Served chilled with fresh cream, or eaten directly. | ;Culinary:Nectar, Preserves, filling for pies and tarts, Served chilled with fresh cream, or eaten directly. | ||
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;Other:Cuttings of the floral sprigs are taken in the spring and used to add beauty and sweet fragrance to homes. | ;Other:Cuttings of the floral sprigs are taken in the spring and used to add beauty and sweet fragrance to homes. | ||
=Culture= | ==Culture== | ||
;Religious:The glass peach tree is believed to be particularly blessed by [[Twinned Goddess|the Goddess]] as a sign of divine touch upon the terrestrial realm. | ;Religious:The glass peach tree is believed to be particularly blessed by [[Twinned Goddess|the Goddess]] as a sign of divine touch upon the terrestrial realm. | ||
;Artistic:Glassblowers often try to emulate the delicate structure of the petals in some of their art. | ;Artistic:Glassblowers often try to emulate the delicate structure of the petals in some of their art. | ||
=Stories= | ==Stories== | ||
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=See Also= | ==See Also== | ||
:[[Stoneborer Beetle]] | :[[Stoneborer Beetle]] | ||
[[Category:Flora]] | [[Category:Flora]] | ||
Revision as of 07:54, 5 February 2020
About
- Common Names
- Glass Peach
- Classification
- Tree
- Description
- These trees grow upwards of 5 m and are found in warm, semi-tropical climes, with lightly forested areas. The name glass peach is a reference to the translucent petals of the blossoms of the tree, which resemble stained glass.
Ecology
- Rarity
- Rare (wild), Uncommon (domestic)
- Distribution
- Sub-tropical to temperate Savanna and light woodlands.
- Life Cycle
- Glass peaches produce many flowers each spring, which develop into fruit.
- The fruit are a yellow-orange colour, and about half the size of a fist, with a light fuzzy texture typical of similar fruit. They contain a hard pit, which protects the embryonic plants from depredation. Also like other plants of a similar species the seed itself contains compounds which give it a bitter taste, that while not toxic, deters consumption.
Uses
- Cultivation
- Orchards of glass peach trees are maintained in regions with a suitable. The attractive flowers make them a popular accent for gardens and parks.
- Culinary
- Nectar, Preserves, filling for pies and tarts, Served chilled with fresh cream, or eaten directly.
- Medicinal
- No known medicinal uses.
- Other
- Cuttings of the floral sprigs are taken in the spring and used to add beauty and sweet fragrance to homes.
Culture
- Religious
- The glass peach tree is believed to be particularly blessed by the Goddess as a sign of divine touch upon the terrestrial realm.
- Artistic
- Glassblowers often try to emulate the delicate structure of the petals in some of their art.
