Toona sinensis Chinese cedar (Meliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Toona sinensis
Chinese cedar
Deciduous tree
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The Toona sinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - N. and W. China. It is a member of the Meliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese cedar. Some home gardeners know the variety as Ailanthus flavescens. Cedrella sinensis. Juss.

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Latin Name:  Toona sinensis
Common Name:  Chinese cedar
Family:  Meliaceae
Author:  (Juss.)Roem.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Woodland[109].

Edible Uses: Young shoots and leaves - cooked[11, 105, 177, 183]. This is a highly esteemed food in China[109], it is said to resemble onions in flavour and is usually boiled. Rich in vitamin A, the leaves also contain about 6% protein, 1% fat, 6.6% carbohydrate, 1.5% ash[179]. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute[183]. Fruit[177, 183] . No further details are given.

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