Otago heath, Patotara
Leucopogon fraseri

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It usually spread over the ground. It can be 15 cm high. The leaves are small and have a smell. The leaves are sharp pointed tips. The flowers are cream to pink. The fruit are round and orange. They are fleshy.

There are about 150-230 Leucopogon species. They occur in SE Asia and the Pacific.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. In New Zealand it occurs in dry vegetation at all altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Europe, New Zealand (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed. The seed may need cold treatment or long soaking. They can also be grown from layers or tip cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Dwarf mingimingi

Synonyms

Cyathodes fraseri (A. Cunn.) Allan; Cyathodes fraseri var. muscosa (G. Simpson) Allan; Leucopogon fraseri A. Cunn. ex DC.;