Cheese Berry
Cyathodes glauca
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Basic Information
Family: Epacridaceae
Genus: cyathodes
Plant ID (slug): cyathodes-glauca
Numeric ID: 24876
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cyathodes glauca is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Australia - Tasmania.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A sweet mealy flesh[144].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cyathodes glauca Cheese Berry