Jam Tarts (Melichrus procumbens)

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

Melichrus procumbens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). 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. 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: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible nectar. The flowers produce large quantities of nectar. — The flowers produce large quantities of nectar.

Habitat & North American Range

Coasts and lower mountains on heaths. Found mainly on sandy soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)