Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
- Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
Taxobox
name = "Archirhodomyrtus beckleri"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Myrtales
familia = Myrtaceae
genus = "Archirhodomyrtus"
species = "A. beckleri"
binomial = "Archirhodomyrtus beckleri"
binomial_authority = (F.Muell.) A.J.Scott
Rose myrtle, or "Archirhodomyrtus beckleri", is a shrub or small tree native to rainforest of eastern Australia.
Rose myrtle leaves are 2-8 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm wide, lanceolate, glossy and pleasantly fragrant when crushed. Flowers are 1 cm across, white, mauve or pink. The edible berry is 0.5-0.8 cm across, globular, yellow orange or red, containing numerous small seeds. [Elliot, W.R., and Jones, D.L., "Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants", 1982, ISBN 0-85091-143-5]
Uses
The berry has a pleasant aromatic flavor reminiscent of Brazilian cherry. It can be eaten out-of-hand or used in sauces and preserves.
References
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