Blue matcurrant, Turquoise Coprosma, Blue-fruited mat coprosma
Coprosma moorei
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A small shrub which lies along the ground. It spread 50 cm wide. The stems are much branched. They form roots at the nodes. It forms mats. The leaves are 3-5 mm long by 2 mm wide. They are oval or sword shaped and thick. The flowers are about 6 mm across. They occur singly and are green. The ends short branches. The fruit is fleshy with a hard stone inside and is 5-6 mm across. They are blue.
There are about 90 Coprosma species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in sub-alpine regions above 300 m altitude. It grows in sphagnum moss. It must not be allowed to dry out. It needs well drained soil. Tasmania Herbarium. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds - coffee
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seed, cuttings or division.