Japanese Pagoda Tree, Chinese Scholar Tree or Pagoda Tree, Styphnolobium japonicum, syn. Sophora japonica, Fabaceae. China.

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Japanese Pagoda Tree, Chinese Scholar Tree or Pagoda Tree, Styphnolobium japonicum, syn. Sophora japonica, Fabaceae. China. Styphnolobium japonicum, the Japanese pagoda tree (also known as the Chinese scholar tree and pagoda tree; syn. Sophora japonica) is a species of deciduous tree in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. Styphnolobium japonicum is native to China. Despite its Latin name, the species was introduced in Japan and not originally found there. It is a popular ornamental tree in Europe, North America and South Africa. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its fruits have stress resistance and antioxidant properties. The flowers and leaves are sometimes used for herbal teas

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Location: China.
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