Wild apples are found throughout Central Asia, China, Japan, North America and Europe including northern Greece. The most ancient of species, Malus sieversii from Central Asia, a Siberian cold-hardy type named Malus baccata, and our own crab apple, Malus sylvestris, are all thought to have contributed to the orchard fruit we have today.
Apples have also been in cultivation for millennia, their most magical property being their keeping quality; some varieties will store for months, and this may be a source of their place in storytelling, for a fruit that stores can ferment ...
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