Leucopogon fasciculatus (Cyathodes fasciculata)

Family: Epacridaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Cyathodes fasciculata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in) 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet mealy flesh. — Fruit - a sweet mealy flesh.; Sweet and juicy according to another report.

Habitat & North American Range

Forest and scrub from the coast to the lower montane zone on North and South Islands, south to latitude 44°s. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)