Native Lasiandra - Nymphaceae Nymphaeae violacea

Family: Nymphaceae

Genus: Nymphaeae

Species: violacea

Eatable Part: Fleshy Fruit

Height: 2.5 Meters

Habit: Shrub

Habitat: Riverene/ SFR

Description

This a pretty small shrub found at the side of permanent water and has purple flowers and edible fruit, with tiny seeds contained in the flesh.

Tasting Notes

Sweet and quite tasty, with a purple colouring.

Distribution:

Northern Australia, East Coast to NSW, Southeast Asia and Malanie