Answer the following question: Mespilus germanica known as the medlar or common medlar is a large shrub or small tree and the name of the fruit of this tree. The fruit has been cultivated since Roman times and is unusual in being available in winter and in being eaten when 'bletted' (browned by rot). It is eaten raw and in a range of dishes. Given a list of categories: company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, what category does the paragraph belong to?
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Plant