Vaccinium koreanum
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 50 cm high. The leaves turn red in autumn. The flowers are small and white. The fruit are bright red berries. Possibly Vaccinium hirtum var. koreanum (Nakai) Kitam.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In north China it grows in rocky places on mountain summits between 600-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit