Beard-heath
Leucopogon leptospermoides
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 0.5-1 m high and spreads 0.5-1.5 m wide. It has a spreading habit. The leaves are 0.5-2 cm long by 0.1-0.3 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and light green. The edges are stiff and flat. They taper to the tip. The flower clusters are 1-2 cm long. They are in the axils of leaves. The flowers are about 0.5 cm across. The fruit are fleshy with a stone inside. They are 0.4 cm long.
There are about 160 Leucopogon species. They are mostly in Australia.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in warm temperate coastal locations on infertile sandy soils. It needs moist but well drained soil. It needs a sunny location. It can only stand light frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.