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Ziziphus agrestis

Roem. & Schult.

Chinese date, Jujube

Rhamnaceae Edible: Fruit, Seeds

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RECOLNAT (ANR-11-INBS-0004)

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RECOLNAT (ANR-11-INBS-0004)

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RECOLNAT (ANR-11-INBS-0004)

Description

A tropical shrub or small tree with red, fleshy fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit and seeds are edible.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Indochina, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, SE Asia, Vietnam,

Notes

The name is ambiguous.

References (2)

  • Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 704
  • Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 123

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