Quince
the fruit of Cydonia vulgaris, or the tree itself. It is 15 or 20 feet high, with white or pale-red flowers , and ultimately golden fruit. It is indig enous in the S. of Europe, the N. of Africa, the Himalayas, etc. The fruit is used in the preparation of marmalade, jelly, and preserves. Its mucilaginous seeds are given by the natives of India in diarrhea, dysentery, sore throat and fever. The Japan quince is a small tree about six feet high.