Lindera pulcherrima

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 7-10 m tall. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They are 8-13 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The fruit are oval and 8 mm long by 6 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests, on mountain slopes between 100-3,700 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten without the seeds.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Phusure, Sishi, Siss, Swe-nwe-pan

Synonyms

Daphnidium pulcherrimum Nees;