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European Firethorn

Pyracantha coccinea

Description:

The tree has small white flowers. It produces small, bright red berries. The fruit is bitter and astringent, making it inedible when raw. The fruit can be cooked to make jellies, jams, sauces and marmalade. It ranges from southern Europe to western Asia. (Wikipedia)

Notes:

Greek name: Πυράκανθος, παλαιότερα Κράταιγος η Πυράκανθα

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Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Μακεδονίας - Θράκης, Greece

Spotted on Oct 13, 2014
Submitted on Oct 15, 2014

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