Dovyalis x sp.
Dovyalis (Hybrid)
Salicaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A temperate hybrid shrub in the Salicaceae family, one of approximately 22 Dovyalis species.
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Edible Uses
The fruit can be eaten raw or used for jams, preserves, syrups, soft drinks, and pies.
Traditional Uses
The fruit can be eaten raw or used for jams, preserves, syrups, soft drinks and pies.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 22 Dovyalis species. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Synonyms
Dovyalis abyssinica x Dovyalis hebecarpa
References (4)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 117
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 89
- Morton,
- Recher, P, 2001, Fruit Spirit Botanical Gardens Plant Index. www.nrg.com.au/~recher/ seedlist.html p 2
