Api Noir
Apple
Malus domestica Borkh.
Originated in France. Known in the late 1700s. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy with an aromatic flavour. Very similar to Api.
Synonyms:
Api chernoe, Apis Noir, Black Lady Apple, Calvau noir, Calvau Noire, d'Api Noire, de Caluau, De Pommier a Fruit noir, Pomme de Calvau, Pomme de Pommier a Fruit Noir, Pommier a fruit noir, Schwarze Api, Schwarzer Api
Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Accession name
Api Noir
References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register