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Revision as of 10:51, 9 February 2013

Japanese Beautyberry
Scientific classification
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C. japonica
Binomial name
Callicarpa japonica
Thunb., 1784

Japanese Beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica) is a tree with purple berry fruits. The flowers can range from pink to white. And, this species is native to Japan. They are cultivated as ornamental trees and very popular in gardens and parks.

The berries are not edible for human beings, but provide food for birds and deer. The leaves can be used to make herbal tea.