Mountain pepper ( Tasmannia lanceolata)

Mountain or native pepper is the iconic

Tasmanian bush food. A small, subalpine dioecious tree, it is an attractive addition to the garden if kept moist but well drained. It features shiny, dark green leaves and bright red new growth, and is covered with black pepper berries. The leaves, flowers and berries are all edible and very hot! The plant’s active chemical, polygodial, also has antibacterial, antifungal and insecticidal properties. 2–6m 1–3m