Aphyllus Exocarpus (Exocarpus aphyllus)

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

Exocarpus aphyllus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise. — Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils in inland areas in all mainland states. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)