Western bluebell
Billardiera variifolia
Family: Pittosporaceae
What it is like
A slender, hairy plant. It climbs to about 3 m tall. The leaves are sword shaped and dark green. They have crinkled edges. They often have a black tip. The flowers are bright blue. They are 10-12 mm across. They have open spreading petals and are at the ends of branches. The fruit are small and green. They are fleshy and hairy berries.
There are about 25 Billardiera species. They grow in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows from temperate to subtropical regions. It grows in Western Australia. It grows in forested areas. It is often on sandy soils. It can stand light frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed of cuttings. Cuttings strike easily.