Eastern Strawberry-tree (Arbutus andrachne L.)

Eastern Strawberry-tree (Arbutus andrachne L.)

Arabic names: قاتل ابيه، قطلب، قيقب، أَجْدَرْخان، القاتل، القتلب، قَطْلَب عُثكولي

Edibility and Usage

• Edibility: Delicious
• Edible parts: Fruits
• Preparation: Jam; Raw
• Blooming period: March to April
• Foraging period: September to December
• Seed collection period: November to December
• Potential medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory; Vulnerary

Description

• Perenniality: Perennial
• Petal colours: White; Yellow
• Leaf type: Entire
• Life form: Tree

Scientific Data

• Genus: Arbutus
• Family: Ericaceae
• IUCN: Least concern