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Beurre Alexander Lucas

Dessert · Pear · Pyrus communis L. · 1 accession

Originally discovered growing in a forest in Loire et Cher, France in about 1836. Imported to England in 1892. Fruits have white, melting flesh with a highly perfumed flavour.

Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Flowering
13th April (10%) · 18th April (full) · 27th April (petal fall)
NFC characterisation
Type
Dessert

Source · National Fruit Collection

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