Pittosporum rhombifolium, [Pittosporum = refers to the sticky covering on seeds, rhombifolium = diamond shaped leaves] now Auranticarpa rhombifolia Also known as Hollywood or Diamond-leaf Pittosporum
A tall dark green tree with toothed diamond shaped leaves. Small white flowers in clusters are followed by orange berries which open to expose a red interior with black seeds. These seeds are popular with birds, which assist in spreading them.
Family PITTOSPORACEAE
see Hollywood; Golden Hollywood
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