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Coprosma rugosa

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 1.8 m tall. The branches are reddish-brown. The leaves are like needles. The fruit are pale or dark blue berries.

There are about 90 Coprosma species.


Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows in grassland and on the edges of forests. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - coffee


How it is grown


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