Table 1 Botany, phenology and origin of J. regia, P. dulcis, and P. vera.

From: No time to rest: seasonal dynamics of non-structural carbohydrates in twigs of three Mediterranean tree species suggest year-round activity

Species

J. regia

P. dulcis

P. vera

Flowers

Monoecious, male catkins, female terminal flowers in groups of 2–5

Perfect on spurs

Dioecious

Height

25–30 m

4–10 m

10 m

Bloom/leafing

April

February

March

Harvest

October

August

August

Origin

Mountains of Asia

Iran, Turkey, Central Asia

Middle East, Central Asia

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