Ribes moupinense
Family: Grossulariaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2-3 m tall. It does not have thorns. The leaves are oval or triangle shaped and 5-9 cm across. The fruit are round and black. They are 5-7 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In central China it grows on high mountain slopes between 1,400-4,700 m above sea level. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh and also used to prepare local wine.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In Yunnan fruit are harvested from July to October.
Its other names
Local names
Hiangshen