Pimelea villosa (Pimelea arenaria)

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

Pimelea arenaria is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. 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. The fruit is about 3mm in diameter. No more details are given. — The fruit is about 3mm in diameter.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal dunes and hollows all over North, South and Chatham Islands. (Zone 8)