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Lycium barbarum<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Chinese Wolfberry<\/h6>\n<\/div>
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Lycium barbarum, also known as Chinese wolfberry or goji berry, is a perennial shrub that originates from East Asia and can grow up to 3 metres high. The plant is characterised by its grey-green, narrow leaves, which are arranged singly or in groups on the branches. It flowers from June to September with purple or light blue flowers. The resulting fruits are bright red berries that are consumed in numerous cultures for their supposed health benefits. This plant has been found to be invasive in many parts of the world, including parts of Europe and North America, where it occurs in diverse ecosystems such as riverbanks, grasslands and wastelands. It has the ability to form dense stands that can suppress other plant species. Lycium barbarum's resistance to different environmental conditions contributes to its invasive potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Types of damage<\/h5>\n<\/div>
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Ecological damage<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Suppression of native species<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Lycium barbarum has the potential to suppress native plant species by forming dominance stands and altering natural habitats. This can lead to a reduction in biodiversity, especially in dry grassland and coastal dune communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Economical damage<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Encroachment on pastures<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nIn some areas, Lycium barbarum can affect agricultural land as its dense, thorny shrubs impede access to pasture and it can be costly to control its spread.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Region of origin<\/h5>\n<\/div>

China, South East Asia<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Introduction vectors<\/h5>\n<\/div>
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Horticulture<\/h1><\/div>
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The Chinese wolfberry was often planted in gardens and parks as an ornamental tree<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dissemination by animals<\/h1><\/div>
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Birds can eat the berries of the Chinese wolfberry and excrete the seeds in other places. This allows them to be spread over greater distances.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Planting of neophytes<\/h1><\/div>
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The goji berry was deliberately sown in nature as an alien plant in order to enrich the native flora.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Current distribution<\/h5>\n<\/div>

Based on the FlorKart<\/a> Database of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, as of 2013<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Miscellaneous<\/h5>\n<\/div>
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Family<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Nightshade family<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nThe nightshade family (Solanaceae) comprises about 98 genera with around 2,700 species. They are distributed worldwide, especially in the tropics. The family contains a wide range of life forms, including herbs, shrubs, trees and lianas. Characteristic are the usually five-petalled, radially symmetrical flowers and the often berry- or capsule-like fruits. Many species are economically important as useful and ornamental plants, including tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, aubergines, tobacco and petunias. However, some, such as belladonna or datura, also contain poisonous alkaloids and are used in medicine or as intoxicants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Climate change<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Benefits from climate change<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nLycium barbarum has not yet filled its potentially suitable habitat under current climate conditions. It benefits from climate change because in the future its potentially suitable habitat will increase. The environmental factors that most influence its spread are winter precipitation, soil type, annual precipitation, autumn precipitation and rail infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Positive effects<\/h1><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Edible berries<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nEven though goji berries, which are described as a \"super food\", are not a miracle cure for age-related diseases, they are definitely healthy, tasty and have an antioxidant effect. In East Asia, they have long been used in traditional medicine and as food.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dispersion forecast<\/h5>\n<\/div>

Indicates the proportion of land suitable for habitat under current and future climate conditions (2060-2080) under three emission scenarios (RCP26, RCP45 & RCP85).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Habitat suitability maps<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

Instructions for use: Click here<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>