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Xylosma racemosa

Family: Salicaceae


What it is like

A tree.

There are about 100 Xylosma species. They grow in tropical and subtropical places. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China


How it is used for food

The leafy shoots are eaten. The leaves contain the glucoside syringin.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

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