Nertera balfouriana
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A creeping herb. It forms mats 25 cm across. The fruit are small bright red berries. They are 1 cm across and have a single seed.
There are 12 Nertera species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in wet boggy ground between 600-1,000 m above sea level in New Zealand. It suits hardiness zone 9.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Zealand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In New Zealand plants fruit in February.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Coprosma balfouriana (Cockayne) Heads;