Lekh chutro
Berberis erythroclada
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
A spiny shrub. It has many branches. It grows to about 1 m tall. The branches have grooves. They are shiny dark red. The leaves are 1-2 cm long. They are oval with indents along the edge. The flowers are yellow and occur singly on a slender stalk. The fruit are red.
There are about 450-500 Berberis species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in eastern Nepal at 3000-3600 m altitude. It forms thickets in open places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Tibet
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.