Can you eat the fruit from a japonica?
Too hard, sour and astringent to be eaten raw, the flavour of flowering quince resembles the ‘true’ quince (Cydonia oblonga), but is somewhat sharper, and less delicate. In Japan, the fruit is used for jams, jellies, candies and liqueurs, as well as cough sweets. In the modern-day, Japanese quinces are valued for their extended storage capabilities, tropical-sweet aroma, and bright, sour flavor, commonly cooked into sauces, preserves, desserts, and main dishes.
What is the common name for Aucuba?
Aucuba japonica, commonly called spotted laurel, Japanese laurel, Japanese aucuba or gold dust plant (U. S. China, Korea, and Japan. Aucuba japonica has dense, rounded foliage, with large, bright green leaves, which can be variegated white or yellow depending on the species. During early spring, it produces small purple-brown flowers.