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.