Midgen Berry - Austromyrtus dulcis

JodieDownUnder

I’d heard of these but never laid eyes on them. Problem being that they do not travel well. So processing and transport is a logistics nightmare. Which is a shame because they are apparently one of the best tasting native berries going around. Think of blueberry with a hint of spice!

They grow in only a small area on the east coast and I’m close, so I’m definitely going to give them a crack. A shrub that grows to 2mt, with pretty copper/crimson young foliage, small white flowers are followed by speckled white berries, ripening summer to autumn. It has become popular in landscaping as a hardy plant that encourages birds and bees to your garden.

They are high in antioxidants and also have helpful amounts of anti microbial and anti bacterial properties.

annbeck62

Very pretty berry. Hope it works for you.