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