Xing-shan schisandra
Schisandra incarnata
Family: Schisandraceae
What it is like
A creeper that loses its leaves. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-10 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The leaves are green underneath. The flowers are pink. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. They occur singly in the axils of leaves. The fruit are bright red and fleshy with a stone inside. They are 1 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is native to western Hubei in China. It grows between 1,500-1,800 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten. They are also used for jam and syrup.
Edible parts
Fruit