Aug 3, 2008

20. Peach Bush


Ehretia membranifolia [Ehretia = after George Ehret (a German illustrator), membranifolia = membranous foliage]. Also known as Thin-leaf Koda.
A small tree with pale green leaves with entire edges, which is browsed by stock and can be lopped for fodder in drought times. It has white flowers, and fruits which turn from red to black.
Family BORAGINACEAE

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