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Siopodophyllum
hexandrum Perennial herb of Berberidaceae.
Grand nodose rhizome; stems 10 to 30 cm
tall, 2(3) leaves terminally. Cordiform
leaf, 3 to 5 divided, 2 to
(3)semi-redivided. Terminal flower, 6
petals, pink, 5 to 6 cm; oblong ovate
berry, red, 4 cm broad. Flowering in May,
before leaf; fruiting in July and Aug.
Cool and light tendency, no tolerance to
drought and poorness. Himalayan Tibet.
2700 to 4300m. Forest meadow or thicket.
West China, Himalayan countries.
Medicinal. Edibal fruit.
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