Exocarpos odoratus
(Miq.) DC.
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Description
A small shrub. It grows 1.5-3 m high. It spreads 1-2 m wide. The branches are erect and have many ribs. The small branches are 3 angled. The leaves are 1-2.5 cm long by 0.3 cm wide. They are alternate. The leaves are entire and bright green. They are thick and crowded. There are 1-5 prominent veins underneath. The flowers are very small and cream. They occur in a spike in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 0.3 cm long and oval. They are shiny brown.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It occurs in Western Australia. It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 26 Exocarpus species.
References (3)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 270
- Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 50
- Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 526
