Mingimingi
Coprosma propinqua
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has a branching habit. The branches are angular and wide-spreading. They can have a tangled appearance. It can grow 1.8-6 m high. It is normally smaller under cultivation. The leaves are dark green. They are small and leathery. The male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruit are pale blue berries.
There are about 90 Coprosma species.
Where it is found
In New Zealand it is common in swampy forests. It grows from sea level to 460 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, New Zealand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds - coffee