Rhamnus gilgiana
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. It has spines. The leaves are opposite or in groups on short shoots. The leaves are pale green underneath. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-3 cm long by 5-10 mm wide. The flowers are yellow-green. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit is a flattened round shape and brown. It is 4-5 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in the under-story in mixed forests between 2,200-2,700 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Tibet
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Fruit