Pepper tree, Brush Pepperbush, Dorrigo pepper
Drimys insipida

Family: Winteraceae

What it is like

A bush or shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are bright green and soft and thick. They are narrow and glossy. They are 20 cm long by 4 cm wide and spiral around the stems. The stems are often red. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The berries are oval and are white to red when ripe.

There are 40 Tasmannia species.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate and subtropical places. It grows in warmer locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, berry, fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tasmannia insipida R. Br. ex DC.;