Boobialla (Myoporum tetrandrum)

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

Myoporum tetrandrum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. 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

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 4 - 6mm in diameter. Caution is advised, see the notes above on possible toxicity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 4 - 6mm in diameter.; Caution is advised, see the notes above on possible toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

By the coast in basalt, silurian and red sand areas. (Zone 8)