Berberis lycium (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Berberis lycium
Evergreen shrub
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The Berberis lycium plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Berberis lycium
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Royle.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shrubberies and open hillsides[51, 67], usually on hot dry slopes[146], to 3000 metres. in Kashmir[57].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked and made into preserves[2, 11, 105, 177, 183]. Fairly juicy with a nice slightly acid flavour[K]. The fruits are about 8mm long[200]. Leaves and young shoots - cooked[2, 177, 183]. Leaves are a tea substitute[177, 183].

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