Goji Berry
Botanical Name: Lycium barbarum
Family Name: Solanaceae
Plant Description: Thorny shrub with bright red berries
Ecosystem: Forest edges, cultivated areas
Size: 1–3 metres
Shape: Spreading, arching branches
Geographical Origin: China
Current Distribution: Asia, Europe, North America
Flower Shapes and Colours: Purple, star-shaped
Seed Types and Size: Tiny seeds within berries
Uses: Superfood, herbal tonic
Parts Used: Berries, leaves
Medicinal Uses: Boosts immune system, eyesight, liver health
Planetary Influences: Sun
Metaphysical Uses: Vitality, longevity
Elemental Association: Fire