Cyathodes glauca

Cheeseberry
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Cyathodes
Species: C. glauca
Binomial name
Cyathodes glauca
Labill.

Cyathodes glauca, the Cheeseberry is a common shrub or small tree in the heath family, found in Tasmania, Australia.[1] The habitat is wet forests below 1100 metres, but often seen at lower altitudes. Not seen on the Tasman Peninsula. Leaves show parallel venation. Flowering occurs around New Year, followed by conspicuous red fruit. The fruit is considered edible, but not particularly palatable.

References

  1. "Cyathodes glauca". Key to Tasmanian Dicots. University of Tasmania. Retrieved 26 March 2012.


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