lycium barbarum
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A gardener carefully harvests ripe lycium barbarum berries from a spiny shrub.
Definition
Noun 1. A species of flowering plant: Lycium barbarum is the botanical name for a specific deciduous shrub, commonly known as Goji berry or wolfberry. It is characterized by spiny branches, violet-purple flowers, and bright orange-red edible berries.
Usage
- is cultivated worldwide for its nutritious berries.
- The dried fruits of are used in traditional medicine and cooking.
- This garden specializes in growing and other medicinal plants.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, the Latin binomial is used for precise scientific identification, distinguishing it from the closely related .
- The plant is often referenced in studies on nutraceuticals and functional foods due to the antioxidant properties of its berries.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Name: Goji berry, wolfberry.
- Genus: (the genus containing the boxthorn and wolfberry species).
- Family: Solanaceae (the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers).
Synonyms
- Goji berry plant
- Wolfberry shrub
- Boxthorn (though this can refer to other species within the genus)
Related Phrases
- Goji berry juice: A beverage made from the fruit of .
- Wolfberry extract: A concentrated supplement derived from the berries.
A gardener carefully harvests ripe lycium barbarum berries from a spiny shrub.
Noun
- deciduous erect or spreading shrub with spiny branches and violet-purple flowers followed by orange-red berries; southeastern Europe to China