Ternata Melicope (Melicope ternata)

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

Melicope ternata is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweetens the breath. — The plant yields an edible gum that is used for chewing.; It sweetens the breath.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal to lowland forest, especially marginal, North and South Islands south to latitude 41° 30' south. (Zone 9)