Lycium chinense

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Chinese matrimony vine

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Other common names

Chinese tea plant, common box thorn, matrimony vine, Chinese box thorn

Botanical Details

Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Lycium can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, sometimes scrambling, with simple entire leaves and small funnel-shaped flowers followed by red berries
Name Status
Correct