Coriariaceae |
Coriaria ruscifolia var microphylla L.
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- Family: Coriariaceae DC.
- Country of Origin: South America
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- Description: syn. Coriaria microphylla Poir., Coriaria thymifolia. Humb.&Bonpl.
Roots are colonized by actinorhizal N-fixing bacteria Frankia.
- Uses: A black ink is obtained from the leaves, it can also be used as a dye. The bark can also be used, it is rich in tannin. An effective ground cover plant, spreading by rhizomes to form a fern-like colony.
Restrictions:- Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
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Accession Data:- Accession # 198700198
- Source: RHS
- Accession Date: 04-06-1988
- Bench: 3301 - E Bench
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 11-29-2007
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosids I
- Order: Cucurbitales
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- Family: Coriariaceae
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References:Plants For A Future Website
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