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Gossia inophloia

(J. F. Bailey & C. T. White) N. Snow & Guymner

Thread-barked myrtle

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(c) Greg Tasney, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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(c) Greg Tasney, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Description

A shrub in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) that grows 2-4 m tall and produces edible fruit. It is a tropical plant.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Production

It is slow growing.

Synonyms

Austromyrtus decapermoides (Domin) BurretAustromyrtus inophloia (J. F. Bailey & C. T. White) BurretMyrtus decaspermoides DominMyrtus inophloia J. F. Bailey & C. T. White

References (1)

  • Edible and Useful Native Plants (off internet)

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