Broad-leaved mingimingi
Leucopogon fasciculatus

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A spreading shrub or small tree. It grows 5-6 m tall. The bark is flaky and peels off in thin strips. The leaves are thin and narrow. They are 1-2.5 cm long by 2-4 mm wide. They have a sharp point. They are in rings. The flowers are small and green to yellow. They are 3-4 mm across. They are in drooping groups of 6 to 12.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows up to 1,150 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

New Zealand (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cyathodes fasciculata (G. Forst.) Allan; Epacris fasciculata G. Forst.;