pears

Common name: Pears (European) Scientific name: //**Pyrus Communis**//

Part of plant that is used to make my fruit: The pear

Interesting facts:
 * 1) Pears ripen faster when placed next to bananas
 * 2) Before tobacco was introduced to Europe pear leaves were smoked
 * 3) The pear was known as a "gift from the gods"
 * 4) In some eastern cultures people who eat pears have superior organizational skills.
 * 5) The chines called the pear "li" which was a symbol of immortality, destruction of the ear tree ment tragic or untimely death

The pear tree has very high quality wood which is used to make furniture, kitchen utensils, firewood, and musical instruments. Pears can also be used to treat nausea.