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Family: Coriariaceae
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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.
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Source: Kew
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- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosids I
- Order: Cucurbitales
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- Family: Coriariaceae
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References:
- Wikipedia
- Plants For A Future Website
- Frankia Homepage
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