Rogów, Arboretum SGGW

It is native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa. Ornamental plant. Edible plant - fruits raw or cooked; a famine food, it is only used when all else fails. Herbal plant - fruits and bark contain tannins and are astringent, a decoction is used for rinsing and gargling in the treatment of sore throat and gingivitis. Useful plant - branches are used for weaving baskets and for making hoops.