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Berberis chilensis var. chilensis
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows about 2.5 m high. The leaves have about 5-7 sharp thorns. The flowers are yellow. They have 7-14 petals. The fruit are bluish-green.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. In Chile it mostly grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level. It grows in somewhat dry areas. It is in areas with a winter rainfall of 400-800 mm. It can tolerate some shade. It suits hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate some light frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit