Native cranberry, Australian cranberry
Lissanthe sapida
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 0.5-1 m high and spreads 0.5-1 m wide. The branches are spreading. The leaves are 1.5-2.5 cm long and narrow. They are dark green above and waxy underneath. The edges of the leaves curve backwards. The leaves have a sharp tip. The flowers are 0.5 cm long and white. They are like tubes and in loose groups. The fruit are 0.8 cm across and red.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. They need well drained soil. It can tolerate frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Britain, Europe
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.