LOQUAT


Meaning of LOQUAT in English

n.

Subtropical evergreen tree ( Eriobotrya japonica ) of the rose family, related to the apple and other well-known fruit trees of the temperate zone.

Usually less than 33 ft (10 m) tall, it is common in parks and gardens, often trained to ornamental flatttened shapes by espalier . Dense, fragrant, white flowers grow beyond clusters of leaves with serrated edges. The small yellow-orange fruits have a pleasant, mildly acid taste; they are eaten fresh, stewed, or as jelly or liqueur. The loquat is grown commercially (usually on a small scale) in many subtropical regions.

Loquat ( Eriobotrya japonica )

G.R. Roberts

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.