Schisandra sphenanthera
Family: Schisandraceae
What it is like
A woody climber. It grows 4.5-6 m long and spreads 6 m wide. The leaves are 12 cm long. The flowers are orange and droop. They are 18 mm across. The male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruit on female plants are red berries.
There are about 25 Schisandra species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests between 700-2,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 7-10. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten. They are also used for wine and vinegar production.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Wuweizi