— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Coriaria sinica (Coriaria sinica). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Coriaria sinica, commonly known as Chinese mountain-box, is a deciduous shrub native to the forests of China and the Himalayas, including regions such as China North-Central, South-Central, Southeast, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, and West Himalaya. Coriaria sinica (Latin: Coriaria sinica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Coriaria sinica is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Coriaria sinica is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, EHM, MYA, and NEP. Coriaria sinica thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Coriaria sinica grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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