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Coriariaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Coriaria nepalensis Wallich.

  • Common Name:
  • Family: Coriariaceae DC.

  • Country of Origin: E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to S.W. China
  • Habitat: Forests and shrubberies, mainly on the outskirts of the forest

  • Description: The seed is reported to be poisonous, but is also listed as being a potential food source in times of famine.

    Roots are colonized by actinorhizal N-fixing bacteria Frankia.

Restrictions:

  • Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198900078
  • Source:
  • Accession Date: 01-01-1989
  • Bench: 3311 - W Bench
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 12-07-2010
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosids I
  • Order: Cucurbitales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Coriariaceae
  • SubFamily:
  • Tribe:
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