Dried Goji Berries Wolfberry Lycium Non-GMO Herb Tea Lycium chinense Lycium barbarum 450gr 16Oz for Baking Tea Docynia Indica. This Unique Red Fruit, Explained An overview of goji berries Also called wolfberries, goji berries (Lycium barbarum) are native to Asia. Potential health benefits Goji berries have been linked to several potential health benefits. Potential downsides Most healthy adults can enjoy goji berries in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The bottom line Goji berries are known for their vibrant hue and unique sour flavor. Goji, goji berry, or wolfberry is the sweet fruit of either Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense, two closely related species of boxthorn in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. L. barbarum and L. chinense fruits are similar but can be distinguished by differences in taste and sugar content. Goji, goji berry, or wolfberry (Chinese: 枸杞; pinyin: gǒuqǐ) is the sweet fruit of either Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense