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Osteomeles subrotunda

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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

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

  1. ^ 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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