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Camusina pear of Vallermosa

The Camusina pear of Vallermosa is an endemic variety of Sardinia and an integral part of the island’s biodiversity heritage.

Description

The Camusina pear of Vallermosa is an endemic variety of Sardinia and an integral part of the island’s biodiversity heritage. The result of a long process of mass selection for its agronomic traits, it was traditionally grown under dry-farming conditions with minimal inputs, providing income for local communities. Like the other Camusina varieties, it is recognized as a Traditional Agri-food Product (PAT) of the Region of Sardinia.

Technical information

Kingdom:
Vegetale
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Pyrus
Species:
Pyrus communis L.
Origin Area:
Vallermosa and Sardinia’s fruit-growing areas

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Assemini

Assemini is a charming town located just 12 kilometers from Cagliari, nestled in the fertile plain crossed by the Cixerri, Flumini Mannu, and Sa Nuxedda rivers. …

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Tipology:
Point of interest

Dorgali

Dorgali is a charming town in central-eastern Sardinia, nestled between the mountains of the Supramonte and the clear waters of the Gulf of Orosei. Its territor …

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