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Carpet Heath

Pentachondra pumila

Description:

Prostrate woody shrub, forming a tight carpet several meters across in older plants. Grows in Australia and New Zealand in Alpine Area's. The red fruits are edible and surprisingly fleshy, with a pleasant taste. Member of the Ericaceae family.

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Vinny
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Vinny

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jan 27, 2015
Submitted on Feb 11, 2015

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