Neillia sinensis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4 m tall. The young branches are red brown. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-11 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. There are irregular lobes and double teeth along the edge. There are many flowers in a cluster. The petals are pink.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in valleys in the forest between 1,000-2,500 m above sea level in central and southern China. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cha ge

Synonyms

Neillia glandulocalyx H. L.v.; Neillia sinensis var. sinensis; and others