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Salacca zalacca Because of its scaly skin, the Salak is also known as Snake Fruit and Snakeskin Fruit. It is the fruit of the Salak Palm (Salacca zalacca). Family: Arecaceae Origin: The Salak Palm (Salacca zalacca) is native to Indonesia. It is cultivated in the tropics. Edible: The flesh is edible and tastes sweet to […]
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Viburnum tinus Laurustinus Viburnum flowers from winter to spring and can reach a height of up to three meters. Its ripe berries are dark blue in color and poisonous. Popular names: Laurustinus, Laurustinus Viburnum, Laurestine Family: Adoxaceae Origin: Viburnum tinus is native to the mediterranean region (North Africa, West Asia, Europe) (distribution map) Height: Laurustinus […]
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Lantana camara At first glance, the berries of the common lantana (Lantana camara) look like blackberries. However, they are not edible. Family: Verbenaceae Origin: The wild type is native to Central and South America (distribution map) Height: Lantana camara is a evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Edible: No
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Myrtus communis Family: Myrtaceae Origin: Mediterranean region (Asia, Europe, North Africa) Height: Myrtus communis is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Edible: The berries are edible
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Berberis ×frikartii The inedible berries of Frikart’s Barberry (Berberis ×frikartii) can be seen from summer to early winter. Family: Berberidaceae Origin: The parent species (Berberis candidula and Berberis verruculosa) are native to China. Height: 50 to 150 centimeters Edible: No
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