Wudarr
Gardenia pyriformis
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A tall shrub. It grows 4-6 m high and spreads 1-3 m wide. The young shoots are hairy. The leaves are 2.5-3.5 cm long by 1-1.2 cm wide. They are oval and dark green. They are leathery and blunt at the tip. The flowers are 1.5 cm across. They are white. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the upper leaves. The fruit is fleshy with a hard stone inside. It is 2-2.5 cm long by 1.1-5 cm wide. It is oval or pear shaped.
There are about 200 Gardenia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It suits drier areas. It grows in open situations near streams.
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 are grown from seed. The seed should be sown fresh.