Lesser blood vine, Iron hoop scattered
Schisandra propinqua subsp. sinensis
Family: Schisandraceae
What it is like
A creeper that loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 5-12 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They taper to the tip and are round at the base and there are some teeth towards the end. They are pale green underneath. The flowers are yellow. Male and female plants are separate and can occur on separate plants or the same plant. The fruit are fleshy with a stone side. They are red and sweet and edible.
Where it is found
It is native to central and western China. It grows in forests between 400-1,800 m altitude. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit