Initially thought crab apple, but almost looks bell peppery on closer inspection… no idea!
by Dej51
Initially thought crab apple, but almost looks bell peppery on closer inspection… no idea!
by Dej51
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Quince
I dare you to try eatng it! 😉
Chaenomeles japonica, ornamental quince. Edible as in can cook with it. Mainly grown for blossom
I love the smell of these soooo much, ever since I was a kid. Used to put one in my pocket during walks. Still do actually haha. I’ve been trying to find a soap or candle or anything with their scent for years.
Makes lovely jelly or marmelade, but it’s a bit more work than citrus or apple marmelade due to how hard the fruits are.
It’s worth noting that flowering quince and its relatives (*Chaenomeles*) are not directly related to Quince (*Cydonia oblonga*), or Chinese quince (*Pseudocydonia sinensis*) even if the fruits are similar.