Berberis diaphana
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 1-3 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The shoots are green and the branches are grey. The leaves are dark green above and pale green underneath. The fruit is a red berry. It is oval and 1-1.2 cm long by 6-7 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Inner Mongolia
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten. The young leaves are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Suansuan, Suanliuliu