WHITE BERRY

(Flueggea virens)

A shrub of whiteberry

Family: Phyllanthaceae (Also placed in Euphorbiaceae)

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White berry is a plant native to Cape York Peninsula, of Australia.  It bears small white coloured edible fruits.  This is one of several species identified for planting as garden plants or revegetation.

Description:

A small spreading shrub, 1-4 metres high, often deciduous during dry season..

Whiteberry fruits

            Flowers small, green cream.

            Fruits small fleshy round berries, quite attractive, white, edible.

Utilization:

The fruits are edible.  The berries are also attractive to some birds.  Bearing is very profuse.

            This plant is suitable for planting in gardens because of its attractive appearance, especially during the fruiting season.  It is a very tough plant and can grow even under harsh conditions.