Lindera kariensis
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-10 m tall and the trunk is 20 cm across. It loses its leaves during the year. The bark is grey-white. The leaves are alternate and oval and 6-7 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. There are 2 to 6 flowers in a group. The male and female flowers are separate and green to yellow. The fruit are oval and 8 mm by 7 mm.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests between 2,800-3,700 m above sea level. It grows in Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The fruit are used as a spice.
Edible parts
Fruit - spice
How it is grown
In southern China plants flower in March to June and fruit July to October.
Its other names
Local names
Rihujiao