Kingdom Plantae Family Ericaceae Rank Species | Order Ericales Genus Cyathodes | |
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Similar Cyathodes, Richea dracophylla, Leptecophylla juniperina, Anopterus glandulosus, Monotoca | ||
Cyathodes glauca, the Cheeseberry is a common shrub or small tree in the heath family, found in Tasmania, Australia. 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.
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