Apple berry
Apple Berry (Billardiera scandens)
Apple Berry (Billardiera scandens), also known as Snotberry, is a small shrub native to Australia. It is known for its edible fruit, which is often used in jams and desserts. The fruit is small, round, and green, turning purple when ripe. It has a sweet, apple-like flavor, hence the name.
Pronunciation
Apple Berry: /ˈæpəl ˈbɛri/
Etymology
The term "Apple Berry" is derived from the fruit's apple-like flavor and its small, berry-like size. The scientific name, Billardiera scandens, was given in honor of the French botanist Jacques Labillardière.
Description
The Apple Berry is a small, climbing shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and bell-shaped flowers that are usually yellow-green in color. The fruit is small, round, and initially green, turning purple when ripe.
Cultivation and Uses
The Apple Berry is often grown for its edible fruit, which can be eaten fresh or used in cooking. It is also used in traditional medicine by Indigenous Australians.
Related Terms
- Billardiera: A genus of flowering plants in the family Pittosporaceae.
- Scandens: A Latin word meaning "climbing", often used in botanical nomenclature.
- Pittosporaceae: A family of flowering plants found in tropical and temperate regions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apple berry
- Wikipedia's article - Apple berry
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