Alternate titles: Prunus persica nectarinanectarine (Prunus persica), smooth-skinned peach of the family Rosaceae that is grown throughout the warmer temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. A genetic variant of common peaches, the nectarine was most likely domesticated in China more than 4,000 years ago, and nectarine and peach trees are virtually indistinguishable. The expression of a recessive allele is thought to be responsible for the smooth skin of nectarine fruits, which lack the fuzzy trichomes (plant hairs) characteristic of peach fruits. The stones and kernels of the two fruits are alike in appearance and may be freestone types, which have ripe flesh that separates easily from the stone, or clingstones, which have flesh that adheres firmly to the stone. Nectarines have red, yellow, or white flesh and are a source of vitamins A and C. They are commonly eaten fresh or cooked in conserves, jams, and pies.
Templo S.U.D. over 9 years ago
Ask and you shall receive. You reap what you sow.
rubinocreative Premium Member over 9 years ago
So, what IS a nectarine?
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 9 years ago
OK,,, I guess it’s MY job….sigh….
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GROG Premium Member over 9 years ago
Don’t ask me. The only fruit I’m even tempted to eat is a grapefuit. I don’t even look at the rest.
vldazzle over 9 years ago
Love the way Susan animated that!
Makes no difference to me, I like BOTH peaches and nectarines. I’ve been buying both lately. The next house I’ve my eye on has a peach tree; YUM!
stamps over 9 years ago
Yes, I like my, umm, peaches, shaved.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 9 years ago
Orangelo cross between a grapefruit and an orange.
banjinshiju over 9 years ago
According to the online Encyclopedia Britanica:
Alternate titles: Prunus persica nectarinanectarine (Prunus persica), smooth-skinned peach of the family Rosaceae that is grown throughout the warmer temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. A genetic variant of common peaches, the nectarine was most likely domesticated in China more than 4,000 years ago, and nectarine and peach trees are virtually indistinguishable. The expression of a recessive allele is thought to be responsible for the smooth skin of nectarine fruits, which lack the fuzzy trichomes (plant hairs) characteristic of peach fruits. The stones and kernels of the two fruits are alike in appearance and may be freestone types, which have ripe flesh that separates easily from the stone, or clingstones, which have flesh that adheres firmly to the stone. Nectarines have red, yellow, or white flesh and are a source of vitamins A and C. They are commonly eaten fresh or cooked in conserves, jams, and pies.
Jkiss over 9 years ago
I don’t know Tony! I’ve never had one, but with all this yummy sounding hype I’m gonna have to try one. My interest is piqued.