Cornus ulotricha
Family: Cornaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 7-15 m tall. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 7-15 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. They have white hairs underneath. The flowers are in groups 8-12 cm across. The flowers are white. The fruit are bluish-black and 4-5 mm across. The stone is 3-4 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Oil is extracted from the seeds.
Edible parts
Seeds - oil
How it is grown
In Yunnan fruit are available in August and September.
Its other names
Local names
Dengtaishu