Birne von Turschud
PearBirne von Turschud
Origin/History A Levantine variety introduced into Germany in 1833.
Tree Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium; smooth.
Skin Yellow, without any redness or russet.
Flesh and Flavor Savorless, granular, breaking.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin Not described in source.
Core and Seeds Not described in source.
Season October.
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Other Not described in source.
Source Citation U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), citing Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:157 (1856).
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Birne von Turschud.
i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2 : 157. 1856.
A Levantine variety introduced into Germany in 1833. Fruit medium, smooth, yellow, without any redness or russet; flesh savorless, granular, breaking; Oct.