Ziziphus lotus
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Ziziphus lotus is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a type of jujube tree that produces small, yellow fruits. These fruits have a mealy texture and were historically used by the poor to make bread and fermented drinks. A wine made from these fruits was believed to induce contentment and forgetfulness. The plant belongs to the buckthorn family, Rhamnaceae. It is also referred to as the lotus tree by the ancients.123
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