Rhamnus persicus
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Basic Information
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: rhamnus
Plant ID (slug): rhamnus-persicus
Numeric ID: 22154
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Rhamnus persicus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
W. Asia - Turkey to Iran and Afghanistan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. A pleasant sweet flavour[2], but it should be used in moderation since it can be emetic[2, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, there is the suggestion that some members of this genus could be mildly poisonous[65].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Rhamnus persicus