Pipturus albidus
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. Male and female flowers are separate but usually on the same plant. The fruit are white and like raspberries.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet forest from sea level to 1,870 m above sea level. It needs a moist, well-drained soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Hawaii, Pacific, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are edible but have little taste. The leaves are used to make tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea, fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds. The seeds are removed from the pulp by putting them into a plastic bag to soften. They can be washed in water and viable seeds sink. Plants can be grown from cuttings 10-15 cm long.
Plants flower and fruit throughout the year. Plants can commence producing fruit when 2 years old.