Seaberry Saltbush

Rhagodia candolleana

Plant Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Sprawling shrub the foliage is semi-succulent and ranging from thin to thick depending on available soil moisture. Leaves are deep green above and paler beneath and are oblong to ovate in shape.

Fruits are pale green ripening through to deep red in late summer to autumn

This saltbush has a bitter edible berry which can be used to make a pink dye

Size

Grows up to 4 meters high

Habitat

Coastal areas

Distribution

WA, SA, NSW, Tas

Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. VicFlora (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. Surf Coast Nature Search (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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