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Tobira (Pittosporum tobira)
Family: Pittosporaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)
Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Rounded, Vase.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring
Flavor & Culinary Uses
None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.
Habitat & North American Range
Rocky hillsides by the coast. Forests, limestone areas, slopes, sandy seashores and roadsides from sea level to 1800 metres. (Zone 8)