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Christ's Thorn (Paliurus spina-christi) is a tree native to regions including Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Greece. Christ's Thorn (Latin: Paliurus spina-christi, family Rhamnaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Christ's Thorn is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Christ's Thorn is a member of the Rhamnaceae family native to AFG, ALB, BUL, CYP, EAI, and FRA. Christ's Thorn thrives in well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) and prefers a pH between 7 and 7.5.
Christ's Thorn grows best in USDA zone 7-10, 8/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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