Berberis commonly known as barberry is a large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1–5 m (3.3–16.4 ft) tall, found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world (apart from Australia). Species diversity is greatest in South America and Asia; Europe, Africa and North America have native species as well.
The genus Berberis has dimorphic shoots: long shoots which form the structure of the plant, and short shoots only 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) long. The leaves on long shoots are non-photosynthetic, developed into one to three or more spines: 3–30 mm (0.12–1.18 in) long. The bud in the axil of each thorn-leaf then develops a short shoot with several normal, photosynthetic leaves. These leaves are 1–10 cm (0.39–3.94 in) long, simple, and either entire, or with spiny margins. Only on young seedlings do leaves develop on the long shoots, with the adult foliage style developing after the young plant is 1–2 years old
The flowers are produced singly or in racemes of up to 20 on a single flower-head. They are yellow or orange, 3–6 mm (0.12–0.24 in) long, sepals are usually six, rarely three or nine and there are six petals in alternating whorls of three, the sepals usually colored like the petals. The fruit is a small berry 5–15 mm (0.20–0.59 in) long, ripening red or dark blue, often with a pink or violet waxy surface bloom; in some species, they may be long and narrow, but are spherical in other species.
Berberis vulgaris grows in the wild in much of Europe and West Asia. It produces large crops of edible berries, rich in vitamin C, but with a sharp acid flavour. In Europe for many centuries the berries were used for culinary purposes much as citrus peel is used
BENEFITS
Boost Immune System
Digestive Health
Bladder/Urinary Health
Help manage diabetes
Good for dental health
Have anticancer effects
Could Help You Lose Weight
| Principle | Nutrient Value/100g | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 277 | Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 56 | g |
| Protein | 3 | g |
| Saturated Fat | zero | g |
| Trans Fat | zero | g |
| Total Fat | 3 | g |
| Sugars | 24 | g |
| Cholesterol | zero | mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 | g |
| Sodium | 15 | mg |
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