Кафал, государственная ягода Уттаракханда. Kafal, also known as Bayberry is a delectable fruit native to the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is small in size and has a sweet and mildly tart flavour. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its many health benefits and is a popular ingredient in traditional recipes. Kafal???? (Myrica esculenta) is a popular mountain fruit. It is an evergreen tree found in the central Himalayan region. In the summer season, the fruit of the kaphal (???? ) tree is very tasty and looks like a mulberry, but it is very different from the mulberry. This kaphal plant grows in areas ranging from 1300 m to 2100 m (4000 ft to 6000 ft). It is mostly found in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, the northeastern state of Meghalaya, and Nepal. It is also called box myrtle and bayberry. It has a sour-sweet mixture in taste and this wild fruit is beneficial for our bodies due to its antioxidant properties.