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Tasmannia lanceolata
2. T. lanceolata
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The
only Tasmanian member of Winteraceae is Tasmannia
lanceolata (mountain pepper; also sold commercially
as tasmanian pepperberry). It is a shrub or small tree that
ranges from wet forests to alpine areas. It has narrow,
entire margined, alternate leaves that have a very
distinctive hot taste. The stems are usually distinctly red.
The flowers are relatively small, with a small but
indeterminate number of free, yellow petals. They are
unisexual, with male flowers having an indeterminate number
of free stamens, and the female flowers usually having one
superior carpel. The fruit is berry-like and black or
reddish black.
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University of Tasmania
