Apple, Crabapple (Malus)
Apple, Crabapple Genus Details
Malus species are alternate-leaved deciduous trees with small flowers that have five petals in colors of white to pink to red. Fruits of all Malus species are edible but with some of the crabapples, jams and jellies are the only way to eat them. Some varieties retain their fruit over most of the winter. The fruit is eaten by birds and is an important part of their diet. Many species such as robins depend upon the fruit when they return in early spring. One of the species of this genus, the apple tree, has many varieties growing throughout the U.S., and provide one of the most commonly eaten fruits: the apple.
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Crabapple tree (Malus genus)
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Apple, Crabapple Allergy Info
Malus pollen is heavy and dispersed by insects. Few allergy problems have been reported.
Apple, Crabapple Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
Allergenicity Legend:
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Allergy Test Available
Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Apple, Crabapple (Malus) is a genus of the ROSACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
