Exocarpos odoratus
Family: Santalaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 1.5-3 m high. It spreads 1-2 m wide. The branches are erect and have many ribs. The small branches are 3 angled. The leaves are 1-2.5 cm long by 0.3 cm wide. They are alternate. The leaves are entire and bright green. They are thick and crowded. There are 1-5 prominent veins underneath. The flowers are very small and cream. They occur in a spike in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 0.3 cm long and oval. They are shiny brown.
There are about 26 Exocarpus species.
Where it is found
It occurs in Western Australia. It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit