Kingdom Plantae Family Lamiaceae Scientific name Callicarpa japonica Rank Species | Order Lamiales Genus Callicarpa Higher classification Beautyberry | |
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Similar Callicarpa dichotoma, Beautyberry, Verbenaceae, Callicarpa bodinieri, Clerodendrum trichotomum | ||
japanese beautyberry callicarpa japonica
Callicarpa japonica, known as East Asian beautyberry or Japanese Beautyberry is a tree with purple berry fruits. The flowers can range from pink to white. This species is native to China, Japan, Korea, Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan. It is cultivated as an ornamental tree, and it is very popular in gardens and parks.
The berries are not edible for humans, but provide food for birds and deer. The leaves can be used to make herbal tea.
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