Ziziphus parryi is a synonym of Condalia parryi, a small shrub or tree species in the family Rhamnaceae that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is also known by the common names “Parry’s Condalia,” “Parry’s Jujube,” “silver holly,” and “Arizona holly.”
Condalia parryi is notable for its attractive, silver-gray foliage and thorny branches. It produces small, berry-like fruit that is edible and is sometimes used in local cuisines or made into jams and jellies. The plant is also valued for its ornamental qualities and is sometimes grown as a landscape plant.
In traditional medicine, various parts of Condalia parryi have been used for their medicinal properties. For example, the bark and roots of the plant have been used to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and sore throat. The plant has also been studied for its potential use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Tortoise Plum (1 Gal)
Tortoise Plum™ is a gorgeous new ornamental in the Rose family which flowers profusely in early spring, producing many small, edible fruits by mid-summer. Tortoise Plum™ has been specifically developed to support the endangered Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus) of North America.