Racemosa Berchemia (Berchemia racemosa)

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

Berchemia racemosa is a deciduous Climber growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. The ripe fruit is eaten. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter. Leaves - cooked and used as a vegetable. The leaves are a tea substitute. — The ripe fruit is eaten.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.; Leaves - cooked and used as a vegetable.; The leaves are a tea substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets in low mountains. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)