Native Tumeric / Cape York Tumeric advanced Cherry - Lapins

Cherry - Lapins

The peppery flavoured red to maroon berries are edible and the leaves have a peppery flavour when crushed

A spiny large shrub or small tree with white flowers appearing from autumn to summer

3-4 years until fruiting

Native Tumeric / Cape York Tumeric advanced Cherry - LapinsA beautiful, native turmeric the rhizomes of which are eaten roasted by First Nations people. Wide, pleated leaves grow to between 1 and 2m high, preferring shady habitat. Yellow flowers with striking pink bracts appear from November onwards. A plant adapted to the monsoonal tropics, so water well in summer and allow to become dry in the cool months. Specifications of Cape York Turmeric Preferred ClimateTropical, Subtropical Grown FromRhizome Max