山茱萸是一种有浓烈香味的落叶小乔木,可供观赏,也可入药,有驱蚊杀虫的功能,古人认为能驱邪辟恶。我国的山茱萸多栽培或野生,早春开黄色的小花,秋天结红色的椭圆形核果,中医学上称其果肉为“山萸肉”。 Cornus officinalis is a deciduous small tree with strong fragrance, which can be used for ornamental or medicinal purposes. It has repellent and insecticidal functions. China’s dogwood and more cultivated or wild, yellow flowers in early spring, the autumn knot red oval drupe, Chinese medicine, said the pulp for the “cornus.”