| Acrotriche depressa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Acrotriche |
| Species: | A. depressa |
| Binomial name | |
| Acrotriche depressa R.Br. |
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Acrotriche depressa, commonly known as native currant or wiry ground-berry, is a dwarf shrub native to southern Australia, occurring naturally in sandy soils.
The leaves are olive green and 0.5 cm long. The greenish tubular flowers are 0.3 cm long borne in dense spikes 2–3 cm long. The edible berries are succulent, and a pink to dark purple color.[1]
The fruits are eaten out-of-hand, or used in jams and jellies.