Benthamia

Benthamia, a sub-genus of Cornaceæ (q.v.) in which the many small drupes grow together. Benthamia fragifera, a native of Nepal, is a small tree, with lanceolate leaves, fragrant flowers, and a reddish fruit, not unlike a mulberry, but larger; not unpleasant to the taste. Its fruit has been known to ripen in the south of England.