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Pears are trees of the genus Pyrus and the
edible fruit of that tree. The pear is one of the most important
fruits of temperate regions. Pear trees require chilling to
produce fruit. Pear trees are not quite as hardy as apples, but
nearly so. Like an apple, the pear fruit is a pome. There are
thousands of domesticated pear varieties. In tropical areas, the
word pear can also be a name for avocado (Persea americana),
which is unrelated to true pears. |
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