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Cotoneaster mongolicus

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 1.8 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-3 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are white and the fruit are red. They are 8-9 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry stony places in northern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Mongolia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea


How it is grown


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