Terminalis Coriaria (Coriaria terminalis)

Family: Coriariaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Coriaria terminalis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or used as a beverage. The seed must not be eaten. Use with great caution since most parts of the plant, including the seed, are probably toxic and some reports suggest the fruit should not be used at all. — Fruit - raw or used as a beverage.; The seed must not be eaten.; Use with great caution since most parts of the plant, including the seed, are probably toxic and some reports suggest the fruit should not be used at all.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and woodland margins, 2000 - 2600 metres in W. China. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)