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bigfruit crab

Malus platycarpa Rehder
bigfruit crab
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Malus platycarpa is a species in the genus Malus, belonging to the family Rosaceae. It was first described by Rehder in 1913 and is commonly known as bigfruit crab.

Description

Malus platycarpa, described by Rehder in 1913, is a member of the genus Malus within the Rosaceae family. It is known by the common name bigfruit crab. This species is part of a group of plants that includes various types of crabapples and apples, which are characterized by their fruit and ornamental value.

Other common names

bigfruit crab

Synonyms

Malus coronaria var. platycarpaPyrus platycarpaPyrus platycarpa

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