By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener You may be acquainted with matrimony vine, a sprawling plant with spiny stems, leathery leaves, bell-shaped purple or lavender blooms and red berries that fade to purple. If this doesn’t sound familiar, you may know the plant by one of its many alternate names – Barbary matrimony vine, boxthorn, false jessamine or wolfberry. The berries, also known as goji berries, have a tart, tomato-like flavor. They are good to eat raw, dried or cooked. However, the leaves are toxic when eaten in large quantities. About Matrimony Vine Plants Native to the Mediterranean, matrimony vine has escaped cultivation and is naturalized in the warm climates of Louisiana, North Carolina and Florida. It is a member of the plant family that includes nightshade, potatoes and tomatoes. Matrimony vine (Lycium barbarum) is a fast-growing plant that tolerates wet, sandy soil and standing water. However, it
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