Berberis capillaris
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
A shrub to 1 m high. Fruit are 15 mm long and 8 mm wide.
There are about 450-500 Berberis species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It will grow on a range of soils but does best on warm moist loamy soils. It can stand frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. Stored seed may need treatment to get them to grow. Seedlings can be transplanted. Plants can also be grown from cuttings or by layering. Plants can be pruned back heavily and will re-grow.