Beech Orange

Cyttaria gunnii

Family: Cyttariaceae

Also called: Myrtle Orange, Beech Strawberry

Beech Orange (Cyttaria gunnii)
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Overview

Tasmanian and southeast Australian Cyttaria, parasitic on Nothofagus cunninghamii (myrtle beech). Bright orange dimpled balls in spring (Oct–Dec). Mild, slightly sweet — eaten fresh as a bush food by Aboriginal Tasmanians.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
parasitic-saprotrophic
Typical peak
Nov

Season

Oct–Dec (austral spring) — typical fruiting months: Sep, Oct, Nov.

Host trees & substrate

  • Living Nothofagus cunninghamii (myrtle beech)

Where it grows

See live fruiting predictions for Beech Orange on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.

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