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Sorbus domestica L.

service tree (Rosaceae)

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Sorbus domestica grows as a native tree at a few sites along the Bristol Channel, and is occasionally cultivated elsewhere.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-05-29

 service tree / Sorbus domestica: _Sorbus domestica_ grows as a native tree at a few sites along the Bristol Channel, and is occasionally cultivated elsewhere.

The fruit of Sorbus domestica must be ‘bletted’ to make it palatable.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 service tree / Sorbus domestica: The fruit of _Sorbus domestica_ must be ‘bletted’ to make it palatable.

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