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=Description=
==About==
;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:Subtropical to temperate savanna and light woodlands.
;Life Cycle:Glass peaches produce many flowers each spring, which develop into fruit.
;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.
: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=
==Related Species==
;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.
:[[Blue Eyed Peach]]
:[[Frosty Peach]]
:[[Peach]]
:[[Red Peach]]
:[[Summer Peach]]
 
==Uses==
;Cultivation:Orchards of glass peach trees are maintained in regions with a suitable climate. 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.
;Medicinal:No known medicinal uses.
;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.
;Other:Cuttings of the floral sprigs are taken in the spring and used to add beauty and sweet fragrance to homes.


=Culture=
==Culture==
;Artistic:Glassblowers often try to emulate the delicate structure of the petals in some of their art.
;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.


=Stories=
==Stories==
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=See Also=
==See Also==
:[[Stoneborer Beetle]]
:[[Stoneborer Beetle]]


[[Category:Flora]]
[[Category:Flora]]
[[Category:Tree]]

Latest revision as of 13:21, 5 September 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
Subtropical 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.

Related Species

Blue Eyed Peach
Frosty Peach
Peach
Red Peach
Summer Peach

Uses

Cultivation
Orchards of glass peach trees are maintained in regions with a suitable climate. 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

Artistic
Glassblowers often try to emulate the delicate structure of the petals in some of their art.
Religious
The glass peach tree is believed to be particularly blessed by the Goddess as a sign of divine touch upon the terrestrial realm.

Stories

See Also

Stoneborer Beetle