Mirror Plant (Coprosma repens)

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

Coprosma repens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. 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. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet, but not much flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet, but not much flavour.; The orange fruit is about 10mm in diameter.; The roasted seed is a coffee substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal cliffs on North and South Islands, south to latitude 41°50' south. (Zone 8)