Muttonwood
Rapanea variabilis

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A bushy shrub or small tree. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 3-12 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. The edges are wavy and can have coarse teeth when young. The flowers are white, cream and green. They are small and bell shaped and clustered along the branches. The fruit are fleshy and purple. They are 4-5 mm across and have one rounded seed.

Also put in the family Myrsinaeae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Myrsine variabilis R. Br.;