What are the common wild fruits in rural areas?

1. Solanum nigrum

Solanum nigrum, affectionately called Heitiantian in Northeast China, is a short plant that produces many small green berries between the nodes. When these berries turn black, it means they are ripe and can be harvested and eaten. They taste sour and sweet.

2. Rosehip Fruit

The prickly rose fruit is also a special wild fruit in the north. It grows on the wild roadsides in rural areas or in the mountains. When the fruit is ripe, it is bright red. You can pick it, wipe off the dust, and eat it directly. It tastes sour and is very appetizing.

3. Snakeberry

Snakeberry is also a common wild fruit in rural areas, and it is very similar to strawberry. However, snakeberry has great medicinal value and is not suitable for direct consumption.

4. Jujube

The jujube, also known as the honey claw, gets its name because of its crooked shape. The fruit of the jujube is edible, and tastes slightly sweet with a little astringency. It is said that the jujube is particularly good for making wine.

5. Lantern Fruit

Cape gooseberry, also known as European gooseberry, can often be found on the roadside in rural areas. It can be eaten raw and tastes sweet and sour, and can also be processed into jam. It is rich in vitamin C and carotene and has a particularly high nutritional value.

6. Raspberry

Raspberry, also known as blackberry, is the one that looks very similar to strawberry, but it grows on trees and is edible. It tastes a little sour and has high nutritional value. It has antioxidant and whitening effects.