Apple

The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree... It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits... Apples grow on deciduous trees which are large if grown from seed, but small if grafted onto roots (rootstock). ... Different cultivars are bred for various tastes and uses, including cooking, fresh eating and cider production. Domestic apples are generally propagated by grafting, although wild apples grow readily from seed. ... Apples are often eaten raw, but can also be found in many prepared foods (especially desserts) and drinks. Many beneficial health effects are thought to result from eating apples... [Apple. Wikipedia]