Leucopogon maccraei
F. Muell.
Sub-alpine beard heath
Ericaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A small shrub in the Ericaceae family native to temperate alpine areas at high altitude, bearing small red berries.
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Edible Uses
The small red fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in alpine areas at high altitude.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
Styphelia macraei F. Muell.
References (1)
- Zola, N., & Gott, B., 1992, Koorie Plants Koorie People. Koorie Heritage Trust. p 39
