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Beurré Mexaud

Pear

Beurré Mexaud

Origin/History

French pear of recent origin. Historically known as Beurré Menand. Downing cites this description from Hogg.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium to large; obovate.

Skin: Pale lemon yellow.

Stem: Stout.

Calyx: Open.

Basin: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Flesh and Flavor: Tender, buttery, melting, very juicy. Brisk (sharp/lively flavor).

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

October.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.


Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America, 1900 edition.

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Described in 1 period pomological work

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Beurré Mexaud.

Beurré Menand.

A French Pear of recent origin.

Fruit medium to large, obovate. Skin pale lemon yellow. Stalk stout. Calyx open. Flesh tender, buttery, melting, very juicy, brisk. October. (Hogg.)

A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Beurré Menand