Bead Plant (Nertera granadensis)

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

Nertera granadensis is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. The fruit is a berry about 5mm in diameter with a single seed. — The fruit is a berry about 5mm in diameter with a single seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal to sub-alpine damp forest, shrubland, grassland, boggy ground and herbfield, North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands. (Zone 8)