Partridge berry
Michelia repens
Family: Magnoliaceae
What it is like
A small evergreen herb. It has a woody stem. It has trailing stems 30 cm long. The plant grows 10 cm high. The leaves are rounded and have white veins. They are 2 cm long. The flowers are white or pink and in pairs in the axils of leaves. The flowers are 8-12 mm long. The fruit are bright red berries.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits shaded places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The berries are eaten. They can also be made into nuffins, desserts, jams and jellies. They can be dried and stored.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds or by division of the rhizome.
Its other names
Local names
Mora de codorniz