Sweet Apple Berry
Scientific name: Billardiera cymosa
Appearance
● The mature fruit is a dark purple berry.
● The leaves are green and lively.
● It produces purple-ish blue tubular flowers in spring and other warm seasons and environments.
● It can grow up to 2 meters high.
● It can be 3 meters wide.
● The fruit looks like very long grapes.
Uses
● They are a key ingredient in many snacks including jams, tarts, and cakes.
● They have a rich aniseed taste.
Location and climate
● It has been found in every state and territory in Australia except Northern territory and West Australia.
● It is most commonly found in southern Australia.
● It doesn’t need that much water.
Interesting facts
● Another name for it is ‘apple dumpling’.
● The Sweet Apple Berry attracts birds and other sorts of wildlife.
● This extraordinary plant tastes somewhat like stewed apple or kiwifruit
● If the plant gets damaged from frost, the stalk can be cut down because it regrows after you cut it.