Hypericum bellum
Family: Hypericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It is densely branched. The small branches are reddish. The leaves are oval and 1-4 cm long by 0.5-3 cm wide. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 1,900-3,200 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan. It suits USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kor-ma-shing, Mei li jin si tao