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Billardiera scandens
Common appleberry
Evergreen climber
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The Billardiera scandens plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Pittosporaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common appleberry.

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Latin Name:  Billardiera scandens
Common Name:  Common appleberry
Family:  Pittosporaceae
Author:  Sm.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
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Habitat:  By mountain streams or scrub country in forests, by coasts and on tablelands[154].



Edible Uses:  Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 154]. Unripe fruits can be roasted[193]. A pleasant sub-acid flavour akin to dried apples[2, 144]. Tastes like kiwi fruits (Actinidia deliciosa)[193]. The fruits are up to 2.5cm long[193].

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