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["Dr. Chiranjit Parmar" <parmarch@sancharnet.in>]

We have Berberis aristata here.  The fruits are edible but not very
pleasant.  It roots have valuable medicinal use.  Please write me if you or
anyother list member wants more information or even seeds wshich will be
available in June.

Dr. Chiranjit Parmar
Horticultural Consultant on Lesser Known Indian Fruits
www.lesserknownindianplants.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Fruth" <jfruth@uslink.net>
To: "NAFEX" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 7:44 PM
Subject: [NAFEX] Barberry Question


>     Is there a Barberry, Berberis thunbergia, that bears berries that are
> large enough to be worth one's time to pick?  The tasty berries are edible
> and might make a good jelly.  I'd like to try it.  I have heard that there
> is a Berberis thunbergia, sp. japonica, with larger berries; are they
edible
> too?
>
> Jim Fruth
> Brambleberry Farm
> Pequot Lakes, MN  56472
> www.bberryfarm.com
> (218)568-8483 [Store]
> (218)831-7018 [My Cell]
>
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