natural herbs
Exocarpus bidwillii
Herb latin name: Exocarpus bidwillii
Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)
Edible parts of Exocarpus bidwillii:
Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise.Description of the plant:
Plant:
EvergreenShrub
Height:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Open areas, mainly in rocky places in the montane to alpine zones.Propagation of Exocarpus bidwillii:
Seed - we have no information on this species but would recommend sowing it in spring in a warm greenhouse in a pot that contains a suitable host.Cultivation of the herb:
Open areas, mainly in rocky places in the montane to alpine zones.Medicinal use of Exocarpus bidwillii:
None knownKnown hazards of Exocarpus bidwillii:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.