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Coast Spice Bush
Cneoridium dumosum

Small berry sized fruit growing on a tiny shrub like plant. Berries and foliage have a spicy smell and berries are supposedly edible and were once used as a spice.

Description: Very short (2-6ft) shrubby bush growing well in arid climates. Flowers are small, similar to citrus flowers and have a nice scent.

Hardiness: Hardy to some frost.

Growing Environment: Needs little water and will survive freezes. Grow in full sun, will also survive well in very hot climates.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Berries are supposedly edible, although caution should be taken to avoid the foilage as it can cause rashes in some people.

Native Range: Native to coastal Southern California near San Diego and south to Baja California, Mexico.