- Malus spectabilis
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Malus spectabilis Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Genus: Malus Species: M. spectabilis Binomial name Malus spectabilis
(Aiton) Borkh.Malus spectabilis is a species of apple known by the common names Asiatic apple, Chinese crab, and Chinese flowering apple. Its Chinese name is hai tang hua due to its beautiful flowers. It is native to China, where it is also a popular ornamental tree. It has white or pink flowers depending on variety. The fruit is yellow and about 2 centimeters wide.
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Categories:- Rosales stubs
- Flora of China
- Apples
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