Research Results For 'Paliurus'

PALIURUS

Paliurus is a genus of hardy deciduous shrubs which are natives to southern Europe and Asia Minor belonging to the family Rhamnaceae. They bear small, five-partite flowers followed by coriaceous fruit. One species, Paliurus aculeatus is believed to have been used to make Christ's crown of thorns in Christian belief.
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