Malus sylvestris, the European crab apple, is a species of the genus Malus, native to Europe. Its scientific name means "forest apple" and the truly wild tree has thorns.
Other Names: European Crab Apple, Wilde Appel, Jabloň Planá, Manzana, Macieira-Brava, Pommier des Bois
An apple is an edible fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus domestica). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have religious and mythological significance in many cultures
Other Names: Malus sylvestris domestica, Malus ×domestica, Melo, Eetappel, Doyu, 蘋果