Tall groundberry
It is a temperate plant. A plant native to New South Wales in Australia. It grows in the rainforest. It can also occur in drier places. It prefers light to medium soils. It will grow on sandy infertile soils. They need to be well drained. It needs slight shade but will grown in an open sunny position. It is drought resistant and can withstand slight frosts.
Edible Portion
- Berries, Fruit
Where does Tall groundberry grow?
Found in: Australia
Notes: There are 14 Acrotriche species. They are in Australia. There are 4,050 species in the Ericaceae. Previously some of these were in the Ampetraceae, Epacridaceae, Monotropaceae and Pyrolaceae.
Growing Tall groundberry
Cultivation: It is grown by cuttings.
Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten. They have a tangy taste.
Production: Fruit are produced March to July. Fruit can ripen almost any time fo the year.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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