This is quite a common shrub growing on the tropical shores of FNQ. It can be quite prickly and is rather nondescript when not in flower. The leaves are typically light green and have a crinkly appearance. However, the ripe yellow plum-like fruits are unmistakable in that seashore habitats in which this shrub occurs. The fruits are edible and have a mildly sweet and sour flavour. The bulk of the fruit however is comprised of the seed and much of the edible flesh tends to ‘stick’ to the seeds. Nevertheless, this fruit can be a refreshing snack if stranded on the strandline.
Leaf Whispering in the Tropics 