Native Currant (Leptomeria acida)

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

Leptomeria acida is a SHRUB growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Berries, Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The greenish succulent but very acid fruit is about 5mm in diameter. — The greenish succulent but very acid fruit is about 5mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry sclerophyll forests and in more sheltered situations. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)