Leucopogon affinis (Leucopogon lanceolatus)

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

Leucopogon lanceolatus is an evergreen 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 and prefers well-drained soil. 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: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. Succulent. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests on most soil types from the coastal strip to the montane zone. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)