Tanner's tree, Mussoorie berry
Coriaria nepalensis
Family: Coriariaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows to 5 m tall. The leaves are almost without stalks. They are opposite. The leaves are 2-10 cm long by 1.5-4 cm wide. They are oval or sword shaped. They have 3 veins. The flowers do not have stalks. They are red. The fruit is black when ripe.
There are about 30 Coriaria species.
Where it is found
A subtropical plant. In Nepal plants grow from 1000-2800 m altitude. They grow in open or shady places. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, NW India, Pakistan, SE Asia, Tibet
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. They are usually only eaten in small amounts. Eating large amounts can cause dizziness. CAUTION: All plant parts are poisonous except the envelope around the flower. The seeds are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, caution
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Balel, Bhonjinsi, Machaino, Machhaiino, Machino, Makola, Makroli, Masen, Masuri, Reekhni, Tadrelu, Wamdong