Muellerina celastroides
(Sieber ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Tiegh
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMuellerina celastroides, common names Banksia mistletoe and coast mistletoe, is a hemiparasitic aerial shrub in the family Loranthaceae. The species is endemic to New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
Description
A mistletoe. It grows attached to other plants. It can be erect or spreading. The leaves are narrowly oblong and 2.5-7 cm long by 15-40 mm wide. The tip is rounded. The flowers are in 1-3 groups of 3 flowers. The fruit is pear shaped and 7-11 mm long. They are green to red.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible, though the seeds should be removed before consumption.
Traditional Uses
The fruit is edible but the seeds should be removed.
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Distribution
It is a temperate and subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Caton, J.M. & Hardwick, R. J., 2016, Field Guide to Useful Native Plants from Temperate Australia. Harbour Publishing House. p 352
