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