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Paliuris spina-christi Christ's thorn Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Paliuris spina-christi plant species is found in S. Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Christ's thorn. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. aculeata. P. australis. P. virgatus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Paliuris spina-christi Common Name: Christ's thorn Family: Rhamnaceae Author: Mill. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 5 Mature Width: 5 Habitat: Hedges, roadsides and thickets, in maquis and garigue on dry sandy hills to 3000 metres[89].
Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or dried for later use. A pleasant sub-acid taste, somewhat resembling dried apples[183]. The woody fruit is up to 30mm in diameter[200].
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