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Karamuk calisi
Berberis crataegina

Family: Berberidaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. It is prickly. The fruit grow in clusters. The fruit are red.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows up to 1,900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh or boiled to make jam. They are also dried. The leaves are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves, seeds, nuts


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Karacali, Karamik, Karamuk, Keci ayagi, Kus uzumu calisi, Kizilcik, Mendek, Sancali, Tavuk ayagi, Zirinc

Synonyms