Osteomeles subrotunda
| Osteomeles subrotunda | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Osteomeles |
| Species: | O. subrotunda |
| Binomial name | |
| Osteomeles subrotunda K.Koch | |
Osteomeles subrotunda is a species of plant native to China and the Ryukyu islands of Japan.[1] It has edible fruits that can be eaten raw; the fruit can also be used as an herbal medicine. The fruit has a sweet flavor. It is grown as an ornamental plant. It is also used in bonsai.
References
- ↑ Gu Cuizhi (Ku Tsue-chih) and Stephen A. Spongberg (2003), "Osteomeles subrotunda K. Koch, Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavum. 1: 250. 1864", Flora of China online
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