Adscendens Styphelia (Styphelia adscendens)

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

Styphelia adscendens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and tasty. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet and tasty.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)