An '''apple''' is a popular edible fruit which comes from the [[apple tree]] (Malus sylvertris). It's widely cultivated in temperate climates. Over 7,000 varieties are known of which 40 or so are commercially important. The most popular [[United States]] variety is known as the ''Delicious''. 15 - 20% of the world's crop is produced in the United States.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref>
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An '''apple''' is an edible fruit which comes from the [[apple tree]] (Malus sylvertris). It's widely cultivated in [[temperate]] [[climate]]s. Over 7,000 varieties are known of which 40 or so are commercially important. The most popular [[United States]] variety is known as the ''Delicious''. 15 - 20% of the world's crop is produced in the United States.<ref>The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref>
There are three main types of apples, those used for:
There are three main types of apples, those used for: