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Pictorial guide to the flora of the British Isles
Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill. |
Spread | Bias within British Isles | Direction of bias | Very widespread | Negligible tendency | SE |
BSBI Distribution Map |
The fruits of Malus sylvestris, crab apples, are smaller than cultivated apples (Malus domestica), and are borne on hairless stalks.
Byfield (VC32: Northamptonshire); 2015-08-20 |
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The leaves of Malus sylvestris are also almost hairless on both sides.
Byfield (VC32: Northamptonshire); 2015-08-20 |
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Malus sylvestris has large, white flowers with no hairs on the outside of the sepals, unlike the domesticated Malus domestica.
Netherton (VC22: Berkshire); 2018-04-25 |
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All images copyright © Christopher J. Dixon unless otherwise indicated.
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