Semiserrata Myrsine (Myrsine semiserrata)

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

Myrsine semiserrata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in) at a slow rate.It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from October to December. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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

Habitat & North American Range

Forests and shrubberies, especially in Nepal, to 2700 metres. Broad-leaved forests, limestone hillsides, mountain slopes, roadsides, stream banksand sunny places 500 - 2700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)