Michay, Calafate
Berberis montana
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2 m high. The flowers are yellow and have 7-14 petals. The fruit are a bluish-green.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Chile it can grow between 1,400-2,200 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows between 500-2,700 m above sea level. It grows in humid areas with regular rain. It can grow in full sun or some shade. It suits hardiness zone 7. It can tolerate frost and snow.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit