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Pale Ballart
Exocarpus strictus

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Herb: Pale Ballart

Latin name: Exocarpus strictus

Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)

Edible parts of Pale Ballart:

Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise. Rather small, it is about 3 - 4mm in diameter.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

River banks or poor clay soils. Heaths and dry sclerophyll forests.

Propagation of Pale Ballart:

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:

River banks or poor clay soils. Heaths and dry sclerophyll forests.

Medicinal use of Pale Ballart:

None known

Known hazards of Exocarpus strictus:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.