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Scissor Berry
Callicarpa mollis

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. The flowers are purple. The fruit are small purple berries in tight clusters.

There are about 140-150 Callicarpa species. Previously in the Verbenaceae family.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. Brisbane Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Britain, China, Europe, Japan, Korea


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Japanese beautyberry

Synonyms