The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apples grow on small, deciduous trees. The tree originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have been present in the mythology and religions of many cultures, including Norse, Greek and Christian traditions. In 2010, the fruit's genome was decoded, leading to new understandings of disease control and selective breeding in apple production.
There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Different cultivars are bred for various tastes and uses, including in cooking, fresh eating and cider production. Domestic apples...
Higher classification: Malus Lower classifications: Adams Pearmain Ambrosia Antonovka Arkansas Black Ashmead's Kernel Aurora Golden Gala Baldwin Beacon Beauty of Bath Belle de Boskoop Rank: Species Scientific name: Malus domestica;
Synonym scientific name: Malus sylvestris var. domestica; Malus pumila auct.; Malus pumila var. domestica;
Works Written About This Topic: The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World Wild apples Apple: A Global History Spirit products: Calvados Energy per 100g: 218 kJ;
Nutrients per 100g: Protein, 0.26 g; Lipid, 0.17 g; Carbohydrate, 13.81 g; Ash, 0.19 g; Starch, 0.05 g; Table sugar, 2.07 g; Glucose, 2.43 g; Fructose, 5.9 g; Water, 85.56 g; Sugar, 10.39 g;
USDA Equivalent: 09003;
Compatible with dietary restrictions: Gluten-free diet Veganism Vegetarian Typically used in dishes: Apple pie Waldorf salad Apple crisp Apple dumpling Apple turnover Tarte tatin Pimm's Cup More general ingredient: Fruit More specific ingredient: Fuji McIntosh Red Delicious Granny Smith Braeburn Golden Delicious Active moiety of: Apple 50 injectable solution Apple 0.05 injectable solution Red delicious apple 0.1 injectable solution Legal status: Prescription drug Marketed formulations: Apple 50 injectable solution Apple 0.05 injectable solution Red delicious apple 0.1 injectable solution Pregnancy category: Pregnancy Category C (FDA) Drugs with this flavor: Flu and sore throat 650/20/10 powder for suspension Flu and sore throat multi symptom 650/20/10 powder for suspension Promethazine hydrochloride 6.25 syrup Wal flu flu and sore throat 650/20/10 powder for suspension Promethazine hydrochloride 6.25 syrup Hand sanitizer 62 gel Metoclopramide 5 solution Oxybutynin chloride 5 solution Rx act flu and sore throat 650/20/10 powder for suspension Promethazine hydrochloride 6.25 syrup Artwork on the Subject: The Basket of Apples The Son of Man Three Graces The Judgment of Paris Pommes et Serviette Young Man with an Apple Still Life with Apples, Pears, Lemons and Grapes Still Life with Apples Still Life with Apples and Grapes A Woman Peeling Apples Related Web Pages: NCBI Taxonomy Browser Encyclopedia of Life
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