Binomial Schisandra chinensis Common name: Five flavour fruit, Schisandra, Magnolia vine, Bei-Wuweizi, Wu Wei Zi [3], gomishi (in Japan), amika (in Korea), ng may gee (in Hong Kong) [13] Family: Magnoliaceae/Schisandraceae Parts used: Berries Native to: China and Eastern Russia Distribution: Northeast Asia, Eastern Russia, Japan, Korea Botanical Description: Deciduous or evergreen woody vine that... Continue Reading →
Monographs – Rose
Binomial: Rosa spp., R. canina, R. Damascus, R. pimpinellifolia, R. rubiginosa Common names: Rose, Damascus rose, Wild rose, Dog rose, Queen of flowers, Rosa, Shatapatri, Witch’s briar Family: Rosaceae Parts used: Flowers, fruit (hips), the youngest leaves Native to: Persia Distribution: Middle East, N. Africa, Mediterranean, Europe, Asia, N. America Botanical description: There are thirteen... Continue Reading →
