Pyrus communis aka Pear

Pyrus communis, also known as the common pear or European pear, is a species of pear native to central and eastern Europe, southwest Asia, and western Asia. It is a significant fruit of temperate regions and is the main species from which orchard pear cultivars grown in Europe, North America, and Australia have been developed. The Nashi pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) and the hybrid Chinese white or ya pear (Pyrus × bretschneideri) are more widely grown in East Asia. European pear trees are hardy and can tolerate cold winters, but they do require some winter chilling to produce fruit. Different Lepidoptera caterpillars feed on the leaves of pear trees. For optimal quality, European pears should be picked when the fruit matures but before it is ripe. They store and ship well in their unripe state if kept cold and can be ripened later. Fermented pear juice is called perry, and in Britain, the place name "Perry" can indicate the historical presence of pear trees. The common pear is also a rare houseplant that needs regular watering and direct light, with well-draining soil.