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Corema: The Broom Crowberry
The genus Corema, commonly known as broom crowberry, comprises two species of flowering plants.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is described as a small shrub.
- It produces drupaceous fruits (berries).
Considerations for Children
- The plant is described as a small shrub.
- It produces drupaceous fruits (berries).
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Corema
- Common Name: Broom crowberry
- Family: Ericaceae (or Empetraceae, depending on classification)
- Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Corema D. Don, Edinburgh New Philos. J. 2: 63. 1826.
- Subfamilia: Ericoideae
- Tribus: Empetreae
- Species mentioned include: Corema album (L.) D. Don ex and Corema conradii.
Distribution and Habitat
- Corema conradii occurs in northeastern North America.
- Corema album is found along the Atlantic littoral of the Iberian Peninsula. It is adapted to sandy soils.
Morphological Characteristics
- Dioecious small shrubs.
- Low shrubs with foliage resembling heath.
- Small apetalous flowers.
- Drupaceous fruits (berries).
- Corema conradii is an evergreen shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
Traditional Uses
- Corema album fruit (white crowberry) is a wild edible berry traditionally consumed along the Atlantic littoral of the Iberian Peninsula.
Additional Information
- The Plant List includes scientific plant names for the genus Corema.
- Symbol: COREM
- Group: Dicot.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name Corema comes from the Greek word "korema," meaning broom, alluding to the plant's growth form.