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Helwingia japonica Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Helwingia japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Cornaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. rusciflora. Osyris japonica. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Helwingia japonica Family: Cornaceae Author: Dietr. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.5 Mature Width: 1.5 Habitat: Woods and thickets in hills and low mountains of Japan[58].
Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked with rice or boiled as a potherb[1, 2, 179, 183].
The young flowers and young shoots are also eaten[105, 179, 183].
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