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=Description=
==About==
;Common Names: <!--list common regional names-->
;Common Names:Glass Peach
;Classification:<!--Type of plant/herb/tree/fungi/shrub/moss/lichen/etc...-->
;Classification:Tree
<!--Description-->
;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=
==Ecology==
;Rarity:<!--Rarity by region-->
;Rarity:Rare (wild), Uncommon (domestic)
;Distribution:<!--latitudes, climates, and biome-->
;Distribution:Subtropical to temperate savanna and light woodlands.
;Life Cycle:<!--Life cycle, depredation-->
;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=
==Related Species==
;Cultivation:<!--If domesticated by any cultures-->
:[[Blue Eyed Peach]]
;Culinary:<!--culinary uses-->
:[[Frosty Peach]]
;Medicinal:<!--Medicinal properties-->
:[[Peach]]
;Other:<!-- other uses-->
:[[Red Peach]]
:[[Summer Peach]]


=Culture=
==Uses==
<!-- unique cultural notes-->
;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.


=Stories=
==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.
 
==Stories==
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=See Also=
==See Also==
:<!--List related pages-->
:[[Stoneborer Beetle]]


[[Category:Flora]]
[[Category:Flora]]
: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. The fruit of the tree is a sweet tasting fleshy drupe with a hard pit.
[[Category:Tree]]
:The fruit are a yellow-orange colour, and about half the size of a fist, with a light fuzzy texture typical of similar fruit. The fruit are tasty and nutritious; often eaten fresh, baked in pies, or made into preserves.
:The tree itself has no particular defence, although the hard pit protecting the seeds in it's fruit does generally protect 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.
:In regions where the glass peach grows, treahni view it as a delicious fruit. Glassblowers often try to emulate the delicate structure of the petals in some of their art, and others will decorate their homes with cuttings from the tree during the flowering season, as the blossoms are beautiful to look at and add a pleasant fragrance to a home. Mythologically speaking the Glass peach tree is believed to be blessed by the Goddess as a sign of divine touch upon the terrestrial realm.

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
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