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Midgen berry

Austromyrtus dulcis, Fam. Myrtaceae


Semi-prostrate spreading shrub, up to 0.5m high, with finely flaky bark. Young shoots densely pilose to villous.

Weed Category:
Weed: No
Form or habit: Shrub
Family: Myrtaceae
Leaf:
Ovate to lanceolate, 1-3 x 0.3-1.1cm, acute, apiculate, lower surface white to greyish. Petiole 1-3mm long.
Flower conspicuous: Conspicuous
Flower colour:
Flower description: Flowers solitary, axillary or in short raceme-like inflorescences of up to six. Hypanthium pilose to silky. White, pubescent petals, 3-4.5mm long.
Fruit conspicuous: Conspicuous
Fruit colour:

Black, White

Fruit:
Fruit description: White with dark spots, 5-6mm in diameter.
Habitat: Open forest, woodland.
Distribution Queensland, New South Wales.
Food source for:
Toxicity: No toxicity known
Origin: Australia.
Notes:
Information sources: PlantNET (2022) Austromyrtus dulcis (C.T.White) L.S.Sm. FloraOnline.

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