Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba, commonly known as the jujube,sometimes jujuba, red date, Chinese date, Korean date, or Indian date. is a species of Ziziphus. It is in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae). It is used mainly as a shade tree which also bears fruit. Trees can grow to heights of eight to ten meters if left uncut.

The fruits of this tree were used to make bread, wine and preservatives, as well as being believed to cure certain ailments. It was used commonly in cough drops and other medicines, and its spread through trade and broad use is believed to be the reason for the widespread nature of the plant.

Jujube fruits are one centimeter in diameter and are reported to have a sweet flavor. They are commonly consumed within other food products, but may also be dried or simply sold raw.

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Category:Plants of Asia
Category:Ziziphus

Category:National symbols of the People's Republic of China