Exocarpos odoratus
(Miq.) DC.
SantalaceaeFruit
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit
The fruit is edible.
Where to Find It
It occurs in Western Australia. It is a temperate plant.
Australia*,
Countries: Australia
How to Identify
A small shrub. It grows 1.5-3 m high. It spreads 1-2 m wide. The branches are erect and have many ribs. The small branches are 3 angled. The leaves are 1-2.5 cm long by 0.3 cm wide. They are alternate. The leaves are entire and bright green. They are thick and crowded. There are 1-5 prominent veins underneath. The flowers are very small and cream. They occur in a spike in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 0.3 cm long and oval. They are shiny brown.
Notes
There are about 26 Exocarpus species.
References (3)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 270
- Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 50
- Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 526
