Leptecophylla juniperina
(J. R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Druce
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLeptecophylla juniperina is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae and is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is usually a shrub with narrowly egg-shaped, sharply pointed leaves, bell-shaped flowers arranged singly and white or pink drupes.
Description
A small temperate shrub in the Ericaceae family with sharp-pointed leaves and red ripe fruit, found in alpine areas.
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Edible Uses
The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in alpine areas. Arboretum Tasmania.
Where It Grows
Australia, New Zealand*, Tasmania,
Notes
Name unresolved in The Plant List.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 34 (As Cyathodes juniperina)
- Tasmanian Herbarium Vascular Plants list p 24 (As Leptecophyla juniperina)
