Plantae > Tracheophyta > Magnoliopsida > Rosales > Rosaceae > Malus sylvestris > Malus sylvestris praecoxMalus sylvestris praecoxSynonyms: Malus praecox; Malus pumila praecox; Malus sylvestris var. praecox (heterotypic); Pyrus malus praecox; Pyrus praecox | Allergen Potential [1] | Medium-Low |  | | Edible [2] | May be edible. See the Plants For A Future link below for details. | | Flower Type [2] | Hermaphrodite | | Hazards [2] | All members of this genus contain the toxin hydrogen cyanide in their seeds and possibly also in their leaves, but not in their fruits. Hydrogen cyanide is the substance that gives almonds their characteristic taste but it should only be consumed in very small quantities. Apple seeds do not normally contain very high quantities of hydrogen cyanide but, even so, should not be consumed in very large quantities. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death. | | Leaf Type [2] | Deciduous | | Pollinators [2] | Insects, Lepidoptera | | Structure [2] | Tree |
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0
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