Franguloides Rhamnella (Rhamnella franguloides)

Family: Rhamnaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Rhamnella franguloides is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. The fruit, which is up to 10mm long, turns dark purple when it is fully ripe. — The fruit, which is up to 10mm long, turns dark purple when it is fully ripe.

Habitat & North American Range

On slopes, along roadsides or in forests at elevations below 1100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)