Tasmannia lanceolata

Self – Fruiting

The dried leaves and berries are often used as a peppery herb. It has become a popular bush food condiment added to curries , alcoholic beverages & cheeses … Tasmannia lanceolata (syn. Drimys lanceolata), common name the mountain pepper. An evergreen shrub native to woodlands and cool temperate rainforest of south-eastern Australia … From Tasmania , South Eastern Victoria & NSW up too Barrington Tops. This shrub varies from 2 to 8mt in height. Lovely aromatic leaves with a distinct paler reverse , branches with reddish stems. Small cream to white flowers in summer , followed by black edible berries in autumn.