Elaeocarpus dentatus (Elaeocarpaceae) Evergreen tree

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Elaeocarpus dentatus
Evergreen tree
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The Elaeocarpus dentatus plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Elaeocarpaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Elaeocarpus dentatus
Family:  Elaeocarpaceae
Author:  (Forst.&Forst.f.)Vahl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  18   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowland forests on North and South Islands, south to latitude 44° 18' south[44].

Edible Uses: Fruit - cooked. It is soaked, rubbed and sieved in order to remove the stalks and skins, it is then baked into a cake that has an oily flavour[46, 61, 153, 173]. The fruit is also pickled and used like olives[2]. The fruit is about 15mm in diameter[200].

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