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==Ecology== | ==Ecology== | ||
;Rarity:Rare (wild), Uncommon (domestic) | ;Rarity:Rare (wild), Uncommon (domestic) | ||
;Distribution: | ;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. | ||
==Related Species== | |||
:[[Frosty Peach]] | |||
:[[Glass Peach]] | |||
:[[Peach]] | |||
:[[Red Peach]] | |||
:[[Summer Peach]] | |||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
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Revision as of 15:01, 7 August 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
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.
