Long-leaved embelia
Embelia longifolia
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A sprawling shrub. It grows 3 m high. The leaves are sword shaped and 6-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers are greenish-pink. Male and female flowers are on separate trees. The fruit are red and a flattened round shape. They are 1 cm across on stalks 1 cm long.
Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Where it is found
It is native to southern China. It grows along the edges of forests between 1,200-1,300 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit