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1. This tree is a member of the rose family, has the Latin name "Malus domestica" and its fruit is enjoyed in many forms including the alcoholic drink scrumpy. What is it?
2. Highly prized for its wood-working qualities and dark-coloured timber, this is a large tree producing edible seeds with a brain-like appearance. Which tree is it?
3. Another rose family member but of the genus "Pyrus", the fruit of this tree is used in making perry as well as being eaten fresh or cooked. Which of the following fits the description?
4. This genus consists of shrubs and small trees. The flowers form large clusters of small white or cream-coloured flowers; those from the black-berried variety of the tree (Sambucus nigra) are used to produce a cordial. Which tree is it?
5. The seed is the edible part of this deciduous tree, although it is normally referred to as a nut. It is made into marzipan, a liqueur called amaretto and even a form of milk. On what tree is the nut grown?
6. The leaves of this evergreen bush can be used to make a tea although it is the fruit which is the most commonly used, having a characteristic yellow colour when ripe. What tree can this be?
7. What tree is this? It is deciduous, bush-like, produces catkins and the nuts are edible, often being used in confectionery.
8. Mexican in origin, this deciduous evergreen tree is not frost-tolerant. It
produces an edible fruit which is a key ingredient in guacamole. What is this tree?
9. Producing an edible seed sometimes called a marron, this deciduous tree is also prized for its wood. Grown from seed, it can take more than 20 years before it bears fruit.
10. A native evergreen of Mediterranean coastal areas, the fruit has produced an important commercial oil crop for thousands of years. The fruit is also eaten. What is the name of the tree?
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