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Royal Russet apple

Large and characteristic russet skin is brown with a greenish-yellow undercast. The yellow flesh has a sweet, nut-like flavor.

USDA identification images for Royal Russet

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Originates from: England, United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 1567

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom


    References

    • Apples of England (1948)
      Author: Taylor

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