Rhamnus pentapomica

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can have small spines. The young branches have a downy covering. The leaves are alternate or in clusters on small shoots less than 6 cm long. The leaves are sword shaped and 2-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are of one sex. The petals are very small. The fruit are 4-5 mm long and light brown. They have 3-4 grooves. There are 2-4 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, India, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The fruit are sweet and are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Charyula, Chetulo, Chhetulo, Chirla, Kander, Kukai, Nikki, Wurak

Synonyms

Rhamnus persica M. Laws in part, non Boiss.;