Coriaria myrtifolia L.

Common Name:
Family: Coriariaceae DC.

Country of Origin: coastal Spain & southern France

Description: Roots are colonized by actinorhizal N-fixing bacteria Frankia.

Uses: A black dye and an ink is obtained from the leaves. The bark can also be used, both the bark and the leaves are rich in tannin. A fly poison is made from the crushed fruits.

Accession Data:

Accession # 198500624
Source: Kew
Accession Date: 12-31-1985
Bench: 2102 - MED:Mediterranean B
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 12-12-2023
Restrictions:
- Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
  Leaves and fruits contain coriamyrtin ¹

Classification:

Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
SubClass: eurosids I
Order: Cucurbitales
SubOrder:
Family: Coriariaceae
SubFamily:
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Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:

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