Botanical Name
Kunzea pomifera
Common Name
Muntries
Description
Muntries is a remarkable native groundcover prized for its sweet, apple-flavored berries that are highly valued in bush tucker cuisine. This prostrate shrub produces small white flowers followed by clusters of delicious red berries that can be eaten fresh or used in jams, desserts, and native food preparations. The dense, spreading habit creates excellent groundcover while the small aromatic leaves add textural interest. Extremely hardy and salt tolerant, it thrives in coastal conditions and poor soils where other plants struggle. Perfect for edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and erosion control on slopes.
Plant Category
Bush Foods
Size (H x W)
Height: 30-60cm, Spread: 1-3 meters
Kunzea pomifera naturally occurs in coastal heathlands and sandy soils across southern Australia, thriving in well-drained alkaline soils with excellent salt tolerance and full sun exposure.
Cultural SIgnificance
Traditionally used by Aboriginal peoples as an important food source, with the sweet berries being a highly prized bush tucker item, and the plant having various medicinal applications.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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