Edible Pyrularia (Pyrularia edulis)

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

Pyrularia edulis is a deciduous Tree growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). It is in flower from December to April, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic flavour, somewhat like a guava (Psidium spp. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; An aromatic flavour, somewhat like a guava (Psidium spp.).; The sap can be used as a rennet to curdle plant milks when making cheese.

Habitat & North American Range

Open forested areas at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres in the Himalayas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)