Ziziphus Jujuba

Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba

Symbol: ZIJU2

Genus: Ziziphus

Edible: unknown

Jujube

To view more pictures on this plant, click the "All Images" tab above.
To view or mark new locations where this plant can be found, click the "Locations" tab above.
To view USDA data, click the "USDA" tabs above.

Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba

Common Name(s): Common jujube

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: stem, fruit

Logos
12 Aug, 2008

Description: The common jujube is either a deciduous tree growing to a height of 12 meters or a large shrub, depending upon where it grows and how much water is available for growth. Its branches are usually spiny. Its reddish-brown to yellowish-green fruit is oblong to ovoid, 3 centimeters or less in diameter, smooth, and sweet in flavor, but has rather dry pulp around a comparatively large stone. Its flowers are green.

Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos
12 Aug, 2008

Habitat and Distribution: The jujube is found in forested areas of temperate regions and in desert scrub and waste areas worldwide. It is common in many of the tropical and subtropical areas of the Old World. In Africa, it is found mainly bordering the Mediterranean. In Asia, it is especially common in the drier parts of India and China. The jujube is also found throughout the East Indies. It can be found bordering some desert areas.

Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 12 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The pulp, crushed in water, makes a refreshing beverage. If time permits, you can dry the ripe fruit in the sun like dates. Its fruits are high in vitamins A and C.
Current Rating: 0.0000

All Tags
Jujube

All Pictures

You have to register before you can add new data to this site.
User Name:
Password:
Remember Me?

Ziziphus jujuba

Menu

Plants

Statistics