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Nertera cunninghamii

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 10 cm tall and spreads 20 cm wide. The fruit is a berry 4 mm across. It has a single seed.

There are 12 Nertera species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. 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

Plants can be grown from seed. They are best put in a nursery and transplanted. Plants can also be grown by division.


Its other names

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