69 Quince Cydonia oblonga The quince (Cydonia oblonga) is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the family Rosaceae (which also contains apples and pears, among other fruits). It is a small deciduous tree that bears a pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear, and bright golden-yellow when mature. Throughout history the cooked fruit has been used as food, but the tree is also grown for its attractive pale pink blossom and other ornamental qualities. 25159 Quince 69.jpg image/jpeg 582943 2012-04-20T09:29:08Z 75 Fruits Pomes Type 1 2011-02-09T00:37:18Z 2019-05-14T18:04:15Z false specific 36610 true FOOD00069