Gevuina avellana or Chilean Hazel is a nut bearing tree, native to south Chile and Argentina. Nuts are edible and oil from nuts utilized as a cosmetic component for treatment of skin because of its moisturizing qualities and because is a natural source of Omega 7, Palmitoleic acid..
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Arbutus unedo or Strawberry Tree is an evergreen, fruit bearing plant native to Ireland and to parts of southern Europe. Fruit is edible fresh but somewhat bland. It is also used to ferment and create an alcoholic drink known as medronho.
The European Cornel is a species of dogwood and member of the Cornaceae family. It is a large shrub, native to southern Europe and south-west Asia also known as “Cornelian Cherry, in North America. It is a tough, deciduous shrubby fruit tree with dark green leaves, about 7 cm long, creating a dense shade. Masses [...]




