Kunkerberry, Currant Bush
Form and Size: A small shrub, 1-2m high; stems carrying simple or forked spines
Distribution: North-eastern Qld to north-eastern NSW; generally in moist forest areas
Leaves: Opposite, egg-shaped or rounded, may be blunt or pointed, leathery, held stiffly from the branch, shiny green, 1-3cm x 0.5-1.5cm
Flowers: White, perfumed, 5 petals, about 0.6cm diameter borne in stalked, upright clusters from the upper leaf axils
Flowering Period: October to December
Fruit: Berries, black, egg-shaped, 1-1.5cm long
Cultivation/Notes: Propagate from seed or cuttings. A hardy plant which may be grown in both coastal and inland areas. Prefers a shaded position and needs supplementary watering. Fruit are edible and quite tasty
