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Southern mistletoe, Pincushion mistletoe
Amyema fitzgeraldii

Family: Loranthaceae


What it is like

A shrub that grows attached to trees. It partly lives on the stems. The flowers are green and red. It grows on Acacia trees.

There are about 90-100 Amyema species.


Where it is found

It grows in subtropical and warm temperate places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Berries, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Loranthus fitzgeraldii Blakely;