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 DDid ypu know that the raisin fruit of Hovenia dulcis it is not a true fruit but a swollen
receptacle?
Raisin Tree - Hovenia dulcis
Hovenia dulcis, also known as Japanese Raisin Tree or the oriental raisin tree, is a hardy tree found from
Asia, over Eastern China,
Japan and Korea to the Himalayas (up to altitudes of 2,000 m), growing preferably in a sunny position on moist sandy or loamy
soils. The tree has been introduced as an ornamental tree to several countries, and the fruit is also
edible. It belongs to the genus Hovenia of the family Rhamnaceae and is one of three species of
Hovenia, the other two being acerba and trichocarpa. This particular species,
dulcis, has two variants known as tomentella and koreana. Both variants of dulcis and acerba have been used as medicinal
plants.
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