Have you heard of Lycium barbarum? Lycium barbarum is the scientific name of goji berry or Wolfberry. These species have a bright orange-red berry. The number of seeds in each berry varies widely, depending on the cultivar and fruit size (usually between10 to 60 tiny yellow seeds). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by bees. The plant requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. It prefers acid, neutral and basic soils, and can grow in either semi-shade area or no shade area.

The goji fruit is a berry of about 2cm in diameter and with a mild sweet flavor. Only the fully ripe berries can be eaten. The young or non-ripe berries are usually being cooked before eat. They are used primarily as a flavoring. They can also be lightly cooked for 3 to 4 minutes and serve as a vegetable, or they can be eaten raw too. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute.