Below is a list of all known varieties for Goji Berry. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Big Lifeberry | A widely marketed cultivar known for producing unusually large, plump red berries and high yields. |
| Black Goji Berry (L. Ruthenicum) | The botanical species name for the black-colored goji berry; prized for its intense purple coloring and high antioxidant levels. |
| Black Goji Berry Black Dragon | A specific cultivar of *Lycium ruthenicum* bred for large, intensely purple-black berries and high yields. |
| Black Goji Berry Ningxia Black | A specific cultivar of *Lycium ruthenicum* prized for its deep color and high antioxidant levels; grown commercially in the Ningxia region of China. |
| Crimson Star Goji | A widely marketed cultivar; known for its cold hardiness and producing bright red, nutrient-dense berries. |
| Firecracker Goji | A cultivar known for its dense growth habit and reliable production of bright red fruit. |
| Goji Berry (Dried) | The standard commercial form, where the red berries are air-dried until chewy, used for snacking, tea, or cooking. |
| Goji Berry (Fresh) | The raw, plump red berries, which are highly perishable and possess a mildly savory-sweet flavor. |
| Goji Berry Juice | The extracted liquid of the berry, often mixed with other fruit juices to balance its slightly tart and savory flavor. |
| Goji Berry Leaves | The young, edible leaves of the goji plant; used as a vegetable or tea in some regions. |
| Goji Berry NQ1 | A high-performing commercial cultivar developed in the Ningxia region of China, known for superior fruit quality and high brix (sugar) levels. |
| Goji Berry Powder | The dried and ground berries, used as a supplement or additive to smoothies and baked goods. |
| Lycium Barbarum (Standard Red) | The botanical species name for the common, commercial red goji berry, native to China. |
| Lycium Chinense (Chinese Goji) | A secondary species of goji, often used interchangeably with *L. barbarum*; generally smaller and less sweet. |
| Ningxia Black Goji Berry | A rare species (*Lycium ruthenicum*) prized for its deep purple-black color and high antioxidant levels. |
| No. 1 Big Berry | A simple designation for a red goji variety selected specifically for its maximum fruit size. |
| Phoenix Tears Goji Berry | A modern Goji Berry cultivar known for its high yield of exceptionally sweet and plump berries; popular for drying and snacking. |
| Sweet Life Goji | A popular commercial cultivar known for its high sweetness, lack of bitter aftertaste, and reliable yield. |
| Wolfberry (General) | A common synonym for goji berry, used widely in both Chinese and English-speaking regions. |