304 HOW TO KNOW WILD FRUITS 



of the fragrance and beauty of the blossoms. 

 The fruit is sometimes used for cider. The tree 

 is not very high, spreading, and often thorny. 

 This is particularly a northern species. 



A similar tree, Mains angustifolia, is the 

 southern species, although the two overlap in 

 range. Bailey says that the best mark of 

 distinction between the two " is the thick, half- 

 evergreen shining leaves of Mains angustifolia." 

 The flowers are smaller than in preceding 

 species. 



