English name:
Cornelian cherry
Local name:
Drijen
Description:
Shrub or a small tree which grows up to 8 m. The bark on older trees cracks into red-brown shells. It blossoms very early, in February or March, the flowers are small, yellow and they grow in clusters. The leaves are opposite and oval, with long tops with 3 - 5 sickle-like veins. The fruit is a red 1,5 cm long berry.
Uses:
Usable part:
Fruit
Usage:
It is used for curing stomach problems, diarrhoea and fever. It is possible to make juice, jams, etc. While the wood has traditionally been used for making house tools.
