Apet

About

Common Names

Apet / Sour Pear

Classification

Tree

Description

Apet is both the name of the tree and its edible pear shaped fruit.

Ecology

Rarity

Common

Distribution

Naturally found exclusive to the Isk Archepelago, some propagated trees are found in or near settlements in old Krolar or other coastal sites.

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Domestic orchards of Apet fruit are common in Iskander.

Culinary

• Fruit - The fruit is edible with soft white flesh and a tart flavour, and is commonly pressed for sweet nectar.
• Alcohol - Apetil fruit is the primary ingredient for making apetil – a fermented cider drink popular in Iskander.

Medicinal

Other

History

Cultural

The flowers of this tree are associated with rebirth and new beginnings; as such they are often used by Iskandeans to decorate the doorways of houses.

Religious

Apet are one of the three sacred foods in the Domic religion.