Chitria Barberry (Berberis chitria)

Family: Berberidaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Berberis chitria is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 3 m (9ft). It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The roasted seeds are pickled. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The roasted seeds are pickled.

Habitat & North American Range

1800 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas. Mainly in moist places at elevations of 2000 - 3000 metres in Nepal. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)