Molle michi
Schinus johnstonii
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The leaves are of 2 forms. The fruit is 7-8 mm across. They are green and red when ripe.
Where it is found
It grows in the Patagonian steppe in Argentina. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina (country/location of origin), South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or boiled with added sugar to make a drink.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Molle