Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Coralberry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, commonly known as coralberry or buckbrush, is a woody shrub with oval-shaped leaves arranged oppositely along the branches. The flowers are greenish-white and borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The fruit is a purple-red drupe with two stones and persists through winter. This plant is typically 3-4 feet tall but can reach up to 6 feet and has both male and female flowers on the same individual.
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Dipsacales
Caprifoliaceae
Symphoricarpos
The plant contains various chemical compounds including flavonoids, phenolic acids, and iridoid glycosides. These compounds contribute to its medicinal properties.
Coralberry is known for its ecological roles, such as providing food and habitat for birds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its astringent properties, which can help with skin conditions and digestive issues.
Summer to early fall
Spring or Fall
3-6 feet
Greenish-white
Woodlands, thickets, and along streams in eastern and central North America.
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