Michay, Michai
Berberis heterophylla
Family: Berberidaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub.
There are about 450-500 Berberis species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on the Patagonian steppe in Argentina.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina (country/location of origin), Chile, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They are also cooked to make jelly or juice with water and sugar.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Michay