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Which fruits are grown in quantity in Ningxia?

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In the Ningxia autonomous region, several fruits are grown in quantity, including melons and apricots. Additionally, the region is well known for the cultivation of goji berries, which are the fruit of the Lycium barbarum and L. chinense shrubs. These berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and are valued for their nutritional benefits.12