Malus sylvestris

European crab apple

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Common name

European crab apple

Scientific name

Malus sylvestris Mill.

Conservation status and threats

Not protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Deciduous tree or shrub. Height up to 10 cm. Flowering April-May.

Distribution in Bulgaria

The species is distributed throughout the country [Assyov, B., A. Petrova, D. Dimitrov & R. Vassilev. 2012. Conspectus of the vascular flora of Bulgaria. Sofia, Bulgarian biodiversity foundation].

Malus sylvestris на български

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