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Family: Coriariaceae
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Country of Origin: E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to S.W. China
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.
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USDA Zone: 8-10
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- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosids I
- Order: Cucurbitales
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- Family: Coriariaceae
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