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=Description= | =Description= | ||
;Common Names: | ;Common Names:Glass Peach | ||
;Classification: | ;Classification:Tree | ||
: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:Rare (wild), Uncommon (domestic) | ||
;Distribution: | ;Distribution:Sub-tropical to temperate Savanna and light woodlands. | ||
;Life Cycle: | ;Life Cycle:Glass peaches produce many flowers each spring, which develop into fruits. :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: | ;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: | ;Culinary:Nectar, Preserves, filling for pies and tarts, Served chilled with fresh cream, or eaten directly. | ||
;Medicinal: | ;Medicinal:No known medicinal uses. | ||
;Other: | ;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. | |||
;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= | ||
: | :[[Stone Borer]] | ||
[[Category:Flora]] | [[Category:Flora]] | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 20 June 2019
Description
- Common Names
- Glass Peach
- Classification
- Tree
- 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 fruits. :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.
