Chinese redbud
Cercis chinensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2-5 m tall. The leaves are a triangle or oval shape and 5-10 cm long. The flowers are purple, red, pink or white. They are 1-1.3 cm across. They are in clusters of 2-10 flowers. The pod is green and oblong and 4-8 cm long by 1 cm wide. There are 2-6 seeds.
Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests in limestone areas. In Sichuan and Yunnan. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Korea, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Momoye