Propinqua Mirror-Bush (Coprosma propinqua)

Family: Rubiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Coprosma propinqua is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from February to March, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet, but with little flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet, but with little flavour.; The pale to deep violet-blue fruit is about 8mm wide.; The roasted seed is an excellent coffee substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp places. Gravelly places throughout New Zealand. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)