Berchemia

/bɛrˈkiːmiə/ noun

Definition

A genus of tropical and subtropical shrubs or small trees in the buckthorn family, some species of which produce edible fruits.

Etymology

Scientific Latin, named after the plant genus. The exact etymology of 'berchemia' is unclear, but scientific names often honor botanists or refer to the plant's characteristics or origin region.

Kelly Says

Berchemia species like the jujube-producing plants have been used in traditional medicine across Asia for thousands of years, yet most of us have never heard of them—there are entire plant families hiding in plain sight.

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