Triosteum himalayanum

Family: Caprifoliaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 40-60 cm tall. The leaves are oval to oblong and 11 cm long by 7 cm wide. The fruit are fleshy and white and turn red as they ripen. They are 10-12 mm across.

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 fresh or raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

You mu diu diu

Synonyms

Triosteum erythrocarpum Harry Sm.; Triosteum fargesii Franch.;