Cornus iberica
Family: Cornaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 4 m tall.
There are about 45 Cornus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. Melbourne Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Caucasus, Georgia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. The seed produce an oil that is edible after being processed.
Edible parts
Fruit, oil
How it is grown
Plants are grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Thelycrania iberica (G. Woron.) Pojark;