Coprosma serrulata
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 60 cm tall. Plants are separately male and female. The fruit are orange red and 8 mm across.
There are about 90 Coprosma species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10. It grows in mountain forest and grassland in New Zealand. It can grow in light shade and in best in moist soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Zealand
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds - coffee