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Berberis darwinii Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Berberis darwinii plant species is found in S. America - S. Argentina, S. Chile. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Berberis darwinii Family: Berberidaceae Author: Hook. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: 3.5 Habitat: Moist shady woodland in the Patagonian mountains[67].
Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked and used in preserves[2, 3, 105, 183]. An acid but very pleasant flavour, children seem particularly fond of the fruit[2, K]. When fully ripe, the fruit loses most of its acidity and makes very pleasant eating[K]. Unfortunately there is a lot of seed compared to the amount of flesh and this does detract somewhat from the pleasure of eating it[K]. The fruit goes very well raw in a muesli or cooked in a porridge[K]. The fruits are about 7mm long[200].
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