As you go East and arrive in Turkey, southern Russia or the Caucasus you find varieties of Cornelian Cherry with large and very tasty fruits. They’re called kizil in both Turkish and Russian. Our cornels have no use today but they used to be very important for jams and jellies. In the new world the name even graces one of America’s most famous universities.
It does indeed, and it's from a proper name. A friend of mine, Robin, went to Cornell to study engineering. A peach of a place but not a cherry. Bitter winters there, he told me.
As you go East and arrive in Turkey, southern Russia or the Caucasus you find varieties of Cornelian Cherry with large and very tasty fruits. They’re called kizil in both Turkish and Russian. Our cornels have no use today but they used to be very important for jams and jellies. In the new world the name even graces one of America’s most famous universities.
Great insights, thank you David. Although doesn't Cornell University have an extra 'L'?
It does indeed, and it's from a proper name. A friend of mine, Robin, went to Cornell to study engineering. A peach of a place but not a cherry. Bitter winters there, he told me.
Interesting, Paul, as always, thank you. I’ve not seen one as a tree, I’ll keep a sharper eye out!