Pyracantha coccinea

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Pyracantha coccinea
Pyracantha coccinea Berries
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae Subfamily: Maloideae Genus: Pyracantha Species: P. coccinea
Binomial name
Pyracantha coccinea

Pyracantha coccinea is a species of Firethorn. The tree has small white flowers. It produce small brightly red berries. The fruit is bitter and astringent making it inedible when raw. The fruit can be cooked to make jellies jams, sauces and marmalade.It ranges from southern Europe, to western Asia. It is cultivated and introduce to NA as an ornamental plant.

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