Mountain Geebung, Creeping geebung
Persoonia chamaepitys
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 20 cm tall and spreads 1-2 m wide. The leaves are like spines and are 1-2 cm long by 0.5-1 mm wide. The flowers are small and yellow.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. In NSW it grows between 360-1,100 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The skin is removed then the flesh of the fruit eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit