Pink mountain berry
Cyathodes parviflora

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The fruit are about 5 mm across.

There are about 15 Cyathodes species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is a hardy plant. It needs well-drained soil. It can grow in light shade. It requires a humus rich soil and frequent rain. It can grow from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It grows slowly.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Leucopogon parviflorus Andrews;