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One shop word, more than one plantPear is not a species.
Pear is a shop word for more than one Pyrus. Soft-necked European pear is Pyrus communis. Crisp Indian nashpati is often Pyrus pyrifolia. This page will not pick a winner.
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- European pear · Pyrus communis
Pyrus communis — European pear, the tapering fruit that yields at the neck.
- Asian pear · Pyrus pyrifolia
Pyrus pyrifolia — nashi / Asian pear, the crisp round nashpati.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.