Berberis chinensis

Family: Berberidaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The small branches are grooved. They are purple or red. The leaves are broadly sword shaped. They are pale yellow underneath. The fruit is a berry. It is oval and purple. It is edible.

There are about 450-500 Berberis species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Caucasus, China, Korea, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Berberbis sinensis Desf.;