Trailing ground berry
Acrotriche prostrata
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A trailing shrub or it may lie along the ground. It grows 30-50 cm high and spreads 50-100 cm wide. The small branches often produce roots at the nodes. The leaves are 1-2 cm long and 1 cm wide. The leaves are widest near the base and taper to a fine point. The leaves are hairy on the upper surface. The flowers are tube shaped. They are 0.8 cm long and in clusters or 7-10 flowers. They grow on the older wood. They are greenish and release lots of nectar.
There are 14 Acrotriche species. They are in Australia.
Where it is found
It needs a cool location. It can be in light shade. It will grow in moist, well-drained soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The nectar is used as a drink. The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Nectar, fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from cuttings.