Turkey Bush (Myoporum deserti)

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

Myoporum deserti is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Caution is advised, see notes above on possible toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Loamy soils, mainly in arid regions. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)