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Care to try a Lilly-pilly?

These are the fruit of the Lilly-pilly tree, a native of eastern Australia. The actual size of these fruit is about 7-10mm and there are many such bunches on the tree (see note). A few months ago I showed the flowers. Although the fruit are edible I wouldn't suggest picking and trying one, they are mouth-puckeringly astringent. Cooked up with some sugar though, they make a very pleasant sauce.

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26 comments

Gillian Everett said:

Great close up. They are amazing clusters.
5 years ago

Karen's Place said:

I like the name and the color is beautiful. Somehow I missed the flower when you posted it so I'm glad you included a link here. What a wonderful tree. I can imagine it with some of your colorful birds perched in it.
5 years ago

Pam J said:

DROOLLLL
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Andy Rodker said:

Super shot! One day I would like to try the sauce!
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Lots of sugar required I expect George :-))
They make a nice picture as the flower did.
5 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Superb pair!

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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wow, what a weonderful clos-up with lovely colours George.
5 years ago

Gudrun said:

The fruit loke as striking as the flowers did and the same colour! In Europe we also have some fruit that don't taste too good when eaten raw but will make good jelly or sauces.
5 years ago

Janet Brien said:

Such beautiful berries, George. Wonderful details and your inset is very nice too. I bet the sauce is lovely on something like pancakes! :)
5 years ago

Diana Australis said:

They always look so beautiful and tempting, with their enticing pinkness.....
Have a good week, George
5 years ago

Rainer Blankermann said:

They are looking yummy! It´s a strange fruit for me.
Have a beautiful new week, George!
5 years ago

* ઇઉ * said:

Both as a flower and as a fruit it is a feast for the eyes. Great shot, George!
5 years ago

Nora Caracci said:

very nice, new to me, very good close up !
5 years ago

RHH said:

Very pretty berries and I'd love to try the sauce.
5 years ago

Janet Brien said:

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