Herbert River Cherry

Antidesma dallachyanum

Small dark purple fruit very similar to the bignay but usually slightly larger and allegedly tastier..

Uses

Eaten fresh or used to make jams, jellies, or wine.

Plant Cultivation

Medium sized bush or tree to 20-30ft.
Propagation: By seed or graft. Seedlings bear in 6+ years.

Origin and Distribution

Native to Queensland, Northern Australia. Grows wild in rain forests near rivers and ponds.

Related Species

Euphorbiaceae

Antidesma bunius

Bignay

Antidesma dallachyanum Herbert River Cherry

Antidesma venosum

Tassle Berry


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