Description
Pear, usually a kind of deciduous tree or shrub, a very small number of species is evergreen, belonging to the subfamily of Rosaceae in the Angiosperm Dicotylaceae. The leaves are mostly ovoid, and the size varies from species to species. The flowers are white, or slightly yellow or pink, with five petals. The shape of the fruit is round, or the base is thinner and the tail is thicker, which is commonly known as "pear shape." Brown, reddish-brown, brown, and some varieties also have purple red; wild pears have a smaller fruit diameter, ranging from 1 to 4 cm, while artificially cultivated varieties have a fruit diameter of up to 8 cm and a length of up to 18 cm.
The pear fruit is usually eaten. It is not only delicious and juicy, sweet and sour, but also rich in nutrients. It contains a variety of vitamins and cellulose. Different types of pears have completely different tastes and textures. Pears can be eaten raw or cooked. In terms of medical effects, pears can relieve constipation, facilitate digestion, and are also beneficial to the cardiovascular system. In folk, pears also have a curative effect. The pears are pitted, put in rock sugar, and eaten after cooking to relieve cough. In addition to being eaten as fruits, pears can also be used for ornamental purposes.
