Berberis tinctoria
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It is evergreen and bushy. The twigs are pale brown and shiny. The leaves are prickly. The flowers are yellow and in groups. The fruit are spindle-shaped and dark blue.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Oosi kala