Description
Tasmannia lanceolata- Male (Tasmannia lanceolata- Male)
Description: Tasmannia lanceolata, also known as Mountain Pepper or Tasmanian Pepperberry, is a dioecious shrub native to woodlands and cool temperate rainforests of southeastern Australia, including Tasmania. The male plants of this species are recognized for their role in pollinating the female plants, which are responsible for producing the spicy berries used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Characteristics:
- Height: Grows to about 2-10 meters in height.
- Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped, glossy, and dark green, with a tendency to turn reddish in colder weather.
- Flowers: Male plants produce small, white to pale yellow flowers in early spring. These flowers are crucial for pollinating female plants as they do not bear fruit themselves.
Additional Details
- SKU:
- 36258
- *Each living plant may vary in size, colour, or shape depending on the time of year. Plants on rare occasions may be sent bare-rooted if posted to remote areas.
