Rosaceae FAMILY
Rubus gunnianus
Rubus gunnianus
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Rubus gunnianus is a low-growing, deciduous shrub, suckering to form a cluster of growth; the stems can be up to 20cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeAustralia - Victoria, Tasmania
HabitatOpen well-drained slopes on mountains over 900 metres[ 144 Title Wild Food in Australia. Publication Author Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Publisher Fontana Year 1976 ISBN 0-00-634436-4 Description A very good pocket guide. ].