Leafless Currant-bush
Leptomeria aphylla

Family: Santalaceae

What it is like

A small bushy shrub. It grows 1-2 m high and 1-2 m wide. The small branches are cylindrical. They are stiff and bluish-green. They often have spines at the tips. There are normally no leaves. The flowers are in spike like groups. These are about 1 cm long and with 30 flowers. The flowers are very small and purplish. The fruit are 0.5-0.8 cm long and green. They are fleshy.

There are 17 Leptomeria species. They grow in Australia.

Where it is found

It grows in heathland and open forest. It grows in warm temperate locations. They do best in lightly shady locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Leptomeria pungens F. v. M.;