Trailing Fuchsia (Fuchsia procumbens)

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

Fuchsia procumbens is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. It might be edible, but it is not very nice. The fruit is about 18mm in diameter. — It might be edible, but it is not very nice.; The fruit is about 18mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy, gravelly or rocky places above the high tide mark, but occasionally covered by extra high tides, North Island. (Zone 8)