Azarole fruits
The Azarole originates from the Mediterranean region.
Fruits of the azarole are usually not eaten fresh because they have a rather acid taste, but are used to make jam, juice or wine.
The name Azarole can be confused with Acerola, which is a different type of fruit.
Names
Scientific
Crataegus azarolus
English
Azarole
Mediterranean medlar
Mosphilla
Dutch
Azarole
Azarooldoorn
Middellandse Zeemispel
Spanish
Acerolo
French
Azarolier
Azérolier
Épine d'Espagne
German
Azaroldorn
Napolitanische Mispel
Welsche Mispel
Italian
Azzeruolo
Lazzeruolo
Taxonomy
Order
Rosales
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Crataegus
Species
Crataegus azarolus (Azarole)
Crop categories
Cool temperate crops
Fruits
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Wild-harvested crops
Pictures
Azarole flowers
