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Schisandra sphaerandra

Family: Schisandraceae


What it is like

A climber. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3.5-8 cm long by 1.5-3 cm wide. They can be larger. The fruit are red and 6-12 mm long by 4-9 mm wide.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

It is popular.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Skeng-smra

Synonyms

Schisandra grandiflora var. cathayensis C. K. Schneid.;