Berberis kongboensis
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The branches are a dark red to purple. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 1-5 cm long by 0.5-1.5 cm wide. There are 7-25 flowers in a loose group. The fruit is an oblong red berry.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Tibet
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to create a sour taste. The flowers are used in salads. The dried fruit are used to make a drink. They are also eaten raw.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jis-tsangs, Ren bu, Sha ma de wei, Xia ma