Mallee Riceflower (Pimelea microcephala)

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

Pimelea microcephala is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. 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. There are concerns about the toxicity of the fruit - please see readers comments below. — There are concerns about the toxicity of the fruit - please see readers comments below.

Habitat & North American Range

Mainly on sandy soils. (Zone 8)