Biology:Skimmia laureola

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Short description: Species of shrub

Skimmia laureola
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: [[Biology:|Skimmia]]
Species:
S. laureola
Binomial name
Skimmia laureola

Skimmia laureola is a species of shrub grown as an ornamental plant. The leaves are edible when cooked. The leaves give an aromatic smell when crushed. It produces white flowers that develop into small round red berries. The berries are eaten by birds, which disperse the seeds through their droppings. Its distribution ranges from northern China to the Northern Himalayas.

S. laureola is also used in bonsai.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3336599 entry