Lycium Chinense (Chinese Boxthorn)

By Admin, on October 27th, 2011

Dried Goji berries Author: Lamiot on Wikimedia Commons

Family: Solanaceae

Known Hazards: Some caution should be exercised with this species, particularly with regard to its edible leaves, since it belongs to a family that often contains toxins. However, use of the leaves is well documented and fairly widespread in some areas.

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Goji Berry

By Admin, on October 27th, 2011

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Lycium barbarum

Common Name Box Thorn, Goji Berry.

Family: Solanaceae

Synonyms: L. chinense. L. europaeum. L. halimifolium. L. lanceolatum. L. megistocarpum. L. ovatum.

Known Hazards: Although no records of toxicity have been seen, some caution should be exercised with this species, particularly with regard to . . . → Read More: Goji Berry

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