Caprifoliaceae FAMILY

Weigela japonica

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

The leaves are slightly toxic[ 178 Title Chinese Materia Medica. Publication Author Stuart. Rev. G. A. Publisher Taipei. Southern Materials Centre Year 1911 ISBN - Description A translation of an ancient Chinese herbal. Fascinating. ].

Botanical Description

Weigela japonica is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 5.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials..

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - C. and S. Japan.

HabitatA rare plant, growing on sunny hills and in mountains at elevations of 100 - 1800 metres[ 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ].