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