d’Anjou pear
fruit
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The d'Anjou pear is a variety of pear known for its sweet and succulent flesh when ripe. It is typically egg-shaped, with a broader base than the stem end. The skin is usually yellowish-green, though red d'Anjou pears also exist and are similar in taste and texture to their green counterparts. This pear variety was first known in 1861 and is named after Anjou, a region in France.12
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