Plants in genus schisandra
Plants in genus schisandra
Schisandra propinqua ssp. sinensis 'Freckle Face'
Schisandra propinqua ssp. sinensis 'Freckle Face' is a small evergreen vine native to Southern China, with finger-sized leaves and bright red fruits. It produces small yellow flowers in late spring and has shown potential medicinal properties.
Schisandra propinqua var. sinensis 'Freckle Face'
This small, non-aggressive evergreen vine has finger-sized leaves and is native to woodlands in Southern China. It occurs from 1,000' to 10,000' elevation and produces small yellow, pendulous flowers in late spring, followed by thumb-sized bright red fruits from mid-summer through fall. Chemicals from the stems show activity against HIV.