Black-Wood (Cotoneaster racemiflorus)

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

Cotoneaster racemiflorus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.4 m (7ft 10in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, midges. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in sugars. — Yields a manna-like substance called shir-khist, it is rich in sugars.; It contains about 13% sacchrose, 37.5% dextrose.; No details of which part of the plant yields the manna, it is most likely to be the stem.

Habitat & North American Range

Shrubby thickets on stony slopes. To elevations of 2400 metres in Kashmir. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)