Berberis crataegina
Berberis crataegina
Common name:
Berberis
Local name:
Keçi ayağı, Mendek, Tavuk ayağı
Country:
Turkey
Food Group(s):
Fruit
Seeds and nuts
Part of plant/stage of process:
fruits, seeds, raw
Perennial that can grow up to 2m in height up to 1900 m.a.sl. in most soils. Very prickly, the red fruits/seeds grow in clusters after the leaves have dropped in Autumn. The fruit, which is extremely rich in Vitamin C, can be consumed raw, used to prepare soups, tea, compotes, syrups, jams and jellies. These berries also have diuretic and antipyretic properties.