Lycium barbarum
Lycium barbarum
Lycium barbarum (pronunciation: /ˈlaɪsiəm ˈbɑːrbərəm/), also known as the goji or wolfberry, is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. The species is native to southeastern Europe and Asia.
Etymology
The genus name Lycium is derived from the ancient region of Lycia in Anatolia, where plants of this type were first described. The species name barbarum means 'foreign' in Latin, referring to its exotic origins.
Description
Lycium barbarum is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2-4 meters in height. It has pale purple flowers and bright orange-red, ellipsoid berries. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in a whorl around the stem.
Uses
The fruit of Lycium barbarum, commonly known as goji berries, are consumed both fresh and dried. They are a popular health food due to their high content of vitamin C, fiber, iron, and antioxidants. The berries are also used in traditional Chinese medicine for their supposed health benefits.
Related Terms
- Goji: Another name for Lycium barbarum and its fruit.
- Wolfberry: A common name for the fruit of Lycium barbarum.
- Nightshade: The family of plants to which Lycium barbarum belongs.
- Shrub: A type of plant that Lycium barbarum is classified as.
- Antioxidants: Substances found in high quantities in Lycium barbarum berries.
- Chinese medicine: A field of medicine that makes use of Lycium barbarum berries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lycium barbarum
- Wikipedia's article - Lycium barbarum
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