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Green Five corners
Styphelia viridis

Family: Ericaceae


What it is like

An erect shrub. It grows 0.3-1.8 m tall. The branches have fine hairs. The leaves are oblong and 12-29 mm long by 3-8 mm wide. The flowers are horizontal and a translucent green. The tube is 14-23 mm long. The fruit is 8-10 mm long and 5 angled. It is flat topped.


Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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