Scissor Berry
Callicarpa mollis
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The flowers are purple. The fruit are small purple berries in tight clusters.
There are about 140-150 Callicarpa species. Previously in the Verbenaceae family.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. Brisbane Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Britain, China, Europe, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Japanese beautyberry