Vaccinium harmandianum
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-10 m tall. The twigs are angled. The leaves are scattered and oval to sword shaped. They are 5.5-12.5 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and there are small teeth long the edge.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Yunnan. It grows between 1,000-1,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, China, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The flowers, young stems and leaves are used as a potherb.
Edible parts
Fruit, flowers, stems, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
A mu te lie, Chang guan yue ju, Ge die yang