Pink Mountain Berry

Cyathodes parviflora

Physical Characteristics

Cyathodes parviflora is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) at a slow rate.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 - New South Wales, Tasmania. New Zealand.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Pleasantly sweet and juicy but it has a large seed[144]. A delightful lemony flavour[193]. The fruit is about 5mm wide[193].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known