Quince- سفرجل (
Cydonia oblonga
) is the only member of the genus Cydonia and is native to Iran,China, Kashmir, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and possibly Greece and the Crimean Peninsula. The fruit has a strong aroma and is astringent in the raw state but makes an excellent preserve and is often used to give flavour and sharpness to stewed or baked apples.![]() |
Quince seeds from Kashmir |