Pears

General Info

Pears, are from the Pyrus genus, in the family Rosaceae. It means that is it a tree or a shrub. It's full scientific name is Pyrus communis. Like almost everything nowadays, they are from China. They have a sweet taste, sweeter than the common apple, and are shaped differently, as their head is longer, like a balloon. Pears are grown as a crop. Both European Pears and Asian pears are grown globally. There is not much fear of them because they are so widely known and spread, as well as with many different variations, one plague or predator could not wipe out the species. Some ecological benefits of pears are that the trees can provide important habitats and food for animals, like birds, insects, and small mammals. This has the effect of then helping to spread their seeds. Birds nest in the trees, and insects such as bees, butterflies, that are pollinators can pollinate the trees.

Fun Facts:

There is research to try to implant the Ussurian's resistance to weather and toughness into Asian pears, even though that resistance already exists. Goes to show that research is taking no chances with this species going extinct.

I did not actually mention every type of pear, as there are over 3,000 types of pears.

The pear does not start to ripen until it if off the tree. If it is ripe before being taken off the tree, then the pear is deceased.

European Pear, is the common pear that you will see in the supermarket. They are mostly saft and sweet, a great combonition for a snack.

The Asian Pear is native to east Asia, and is much rounder and firmer that the average pear, likening it to an apple. They are not as juicy.

The Ussurian pear is also found in Asia, miking it also an Asian pear, making the common name of the adjacent look foolish. It is much smaller and harder, making it less delisious raw, like most other pears. It can be used well in jams, and is very resistant to the cold.

The snow pear is another weather hardy verient, which also happens to be Asian. They are usually a bit larger than normal Asian pears, and have great sweetness.

Personal Connection

We get pears quite cheap from the farmer's market that we go to, as they like us. We have so many, that my parents are always trying to get me to eat more of them. As I am writing this, I am actually eating a pear. It is a common pear, and it is a bit over-ripe, but it tastes good. The pear shown beside is the one I am eating.

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