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Coriaria myrtifolia

Shrub3×3 mzone 7–9light shade

Profile

Family: Coriariaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 3 m
Spread: 3 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 30 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 7–9
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: dry – moist
pH: 5.5 – 7.5

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses5 of 10

Growing

Mediterranean nitrogen-fixer for sunny, dry slopes and well-drained soils. CAUTION: all parts of the plant, especially the black fruits, are highly poisonous.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: highly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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