Miro (Prumnopitys ferruginea)

Family: Podocarpaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Prumnopitys ferruginea is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft 0in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen from October to November. 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). and is pollinated by Wind.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. A resinous flavour. The fruit is about 20mm in diameter and contains one seed. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A resinous flavour.; The fruit is about 20mm in diameter and contains one seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland forests, North, South and Stewart Islands. (Zone 8)