Tasmanian leatherwood
Eucryphia lucida
Family: Cunoniaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 7 m high. The leaves are small. The flowers are white and occur in large numbers.
It has also been put in the family Eucryphiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. Arboretum Tasmania. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The flowers produce a distinctive flavoured honey.
Edible parts
Flowers - honey