Lycium barbarum

Nome: Lycium barbarum

Nome Comum: Goji

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Author	L.	Botanical references	11, 200
Family	Solanaceae	Genus	Lycium
Synonyms	Lycium europaeum - non L. Lycium halimifolium - Mill. Lycium lanceolatum - Veillard. Lycium megistocarpum - Dun.
Known Hazards	Although no records of toxicity have been seen, some caution should be exercised with this species, particularly with regard to its edible leaves, since it belongs to a family that often contains toxins. However, use of the leaves is well documented and fairly widespread in some areas. The unripe fruit might also be suspect though the ripe fruit is wholesome.
Range	Original habitat is obscure but probably S.E. Europe to S.W. Asia. Naturalized in Britain.
Habitat	Hedges, on walls and waste ground[17].
Edibility Rating	4 (1-5)	Medicinal Rating	3 (1-5)

Cultivo: Arbusto de folha caduca, atinge 4 metros de altura. Prefere solos bem irrigados e com boa drenagem. Requer boa exposição solar.

Usos: Frutos comestíveis, preferencialmente secos, de grande valor nutritivo. Os frutos têm igualmente propriedades medicinais reconhecidas.

Calendário: Floração: Junho a Agosto; Semente: Agosto a Outubro