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Wolfberry (Lycium spp.)

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Common names: Wolfberry, Boxthorn

Scientific name: Lycium spp.

Description: A medium-sized woody shrub with small, grouped thick narrow leaves, small white to light purple flowered, and bright orange-red berries.

Uses: The berries may be dried and eaten as a snack or processed into sauces and/or jams.