Viridis Styphelia (Styphelia viridis)

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

Styphelia viridis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. 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

pleasant sweetish flesh. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A pleasant sweetish flesh.; The fruit is about 8 - 10mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils in coastal and mountain heathlands. (Zone 8)