Cape Barren tea, White Correa, Native fuschia, Coast correa
Correa alba
Family: Rutaceae
What it is like
An erect or spreading shrub. It grows 1.5 m high. It can spread 1-2.2 m wide. It has rusty-brown hairy small branches. The leaves are round or oval and hairy underneath. They are 3.5 cm long by 3 cm wide. The leaves are grey-green. The leaves occur in opposite pairs. It has white flowers and a short tube. There are 4 spreading petals. The flowers are about 1.5-2 cm across. Each flower produces about 4 seeds.
There are 11 Correa species. They occur naturally in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate and subtropical places. It grows on the coast. It is often on headlands and sandy places. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in dry soils and in full sun of light shade. It can stand light frosts. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. 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 leaves are used for a tea drink. The leaves are used fresh or dried.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
They can be grown from cuttings. Pruning the tips produces densely leafy bushes. It can be used as a hedge plant.