Melichrus procumbens

Jam Tarts

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Melichrus genus in the family Epacridaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Edible nectar^[1]. The flowers produce large quantities of nectar^[2].

Range: Australia - Queensland and New South Wales.
Habitat: Coasts and lower mountains on heaths^[1]. Found mainly on sandy soils^[2].
Light: full sun
Shade tolerance: light shade
Water: moderate
Soil textures: sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH: acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil: No
Drought: intolerant

Seed -

Not known

Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Wild Food in Australia. Fontana 1976-00-00 ISBN 0-00-634436-4
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Carolin. R. & Tindale. M. Flora of the Sydney Region Reed. Australia. 1993-00-00 ISBN 0730104001
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