Callicarpa dichotoma (Lour.) K.Koch is a plant in the Lamiaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Callicarpa dichotoma (Lour.) K.Koch

Callicarpa dichotoma (Lour.) K.Koch

Callicarpa dichotoma, purple beautyberry, is an edible fruiting Lamiaceae shrub grown in gardens, found in East Asia.

Family
Genus
Callicarpa
Order
Lamiales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Callicarpa dichotoma (Lour.) K.Koch

Callicarpa dichotoma (Lour.) K.Koch is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is commonly known by two common names: purple beautyberry and early amethyst. This plant is cultivated as a garden shrub. Its flowers range in color from pink to white. It produces small purple drupes, which are its berries. The fruits grow in large, dense clusters. These fruits serve as a food source for wildlife. The berries are edible and have a mild taste. This species is native to China, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan.

Photo: (c) maggiemassey, all rights reserved

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Lamiales Lamiaceae Callicarpa

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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