As Espécies da Quinta

Quince Tree Cydonia oblonga Rosaceae

This species of shrub or small deciduous tree is native to Central and Southwest Asia. Its fruits, called quinces, are fleshy, globose or pear-shaped, velvety, yellow and with a sweet aroma when ripe. They can be eaten raw, boiled or baked and used to produce marmalade, jelly, jam and liqueur.