Berberis asiatica (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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

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Latin Name:  Berberis asiatica
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Roxb. ex DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shrubberies, grassy and rocky slopes up to 2500 metres[51]. Found in heavy shade, on north-facing slopes[67] and on open hillsides in the drier areas[146].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or dried and used like raisins[2, 3, 51, 105, 158, 183]. This species is said to make the best Indian raisins[183]. Fully ripe fruits are fairly juicy with a pleasantly acid flavour, though there are rather a lot of seeds[K]. The fruit is abundantly produced in Britain[2]. The fruit is about 8mm long[200].

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