cydoniacydonia
genusgenusAncient fruit-bearing trees characterized by their twisted, gnarled branches and soft, fuzzy leaves that give them a distinctive silvery appearance. These hardy deciduous trees produce large, aromatic fruits and display beautiful pink blossoms in spring.
Etymology
The name 'Cydonia' comes from 'Kydon,' an ancient city in Crete where these trees were extensively cultivated in classical times.
Interesting fact!
The fruits of these trees were once believed to be sacred to Aphrodite and were considered symbols of love, fertility, and marriage in ancient Greek culture.
