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Coriaria sinica

Family: Coriariaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 5 m tall.

There are about 30 Coriaria species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 8. Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Britain, China, Europe, Himalayas


How it is used for food

CAUTION It is probably poisonous. The fruit are eaten raw or used as a drink.

Edible parts

Fruit, cautio


How it is grown


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