Persoonia fastigiata

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 0.2-1 m high and spreads 0.6-1 m wide. Young growth is hairy. The leaves are 1.5-4 cm long by 0.2 cm wide. They are narrow and spoon shaped. The edges curve inwards. They are yellowish-green. The flowers are about 0.7 cm across and yellow. The fruit is 0.9 cm long by 0.7 cm wide.

There are about 90 Persoonia species. They grow in Australia. Many have fruit which are edible.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. They grow on granite soils. They need well drained acid soils. They can tolerate frost and dry periods.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings of very young growth.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Linkia fastigiata (R. Br.) Kuntze;