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Rhamnus virgatus Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Rhamnus virgatus plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. hirsutus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Rhamnus virgatus Family: Rhamnaceae Author: Roxb. Known Hazards: Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, there is the suggestion that some members of this genus could be mildly poisonous[65]. Mature Height: Mature Width: Habitat: Forest undergrowth to 2700 metres[146, 158].
Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. A famine food, they are only used when all else fails[179].
A tea is made from the leaves[179].
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