A little to medium-sized subtropical tree known as ber is well-known for its diminutive berry-like fruit. The tropical fruit tree species known as Indian plum, or Ziziphus mauritiana (Ziziphus jujuba Mill. ), is a member of the Rhamnaceae family.

A little spreading tree with drooping branches that grows to a height of 5 to 8 meters, has a trunk circumference of 85 cm, and has rough, grey or dull black bark that is unevenly broken. Oval, broad, dark green, and gleaming from above are the leaves. The circular fruit appears soon after the yellowish blooms, which are formed in clusters along the leaf axils.