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Berberis rigidifolia

Family: Berberidaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia (country/location of origin), Ecuador, South America


How it is used for food

The young fruit is used in pickles.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Espuelas kasha

Synonyms

Berberis discolor Willd. ex Steud.; Berberis rigidifolia var. densa Triana & Planch.;