Berberis chingii
Cheng
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MBG
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MBG
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MBG
Description
An evergreen shrub. It grows 3 m high and spreads 3 m wide. It has spines. The leaves are 2-8 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They have a white powdery coating underneath. The flowers are in groups of 4-14. It has clusters of small, white berries.
Edible Uses
The fruits are edible.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant. In China it grows in mixed forests and on limestone slopes between 200-2,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China,
Notes
There are about 450-500 Berberis species.
References (2)
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 229
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
