Above: These berries or pods that look like purple bell peppers are really only the size of a penny or dime. I had never seen this plant before and had to ask what it was. The name is Billardiera longifolia - or purple appleberry (or mountain blueberry or cherry berry). Native to Tasmania / south eastern Australia.
Alas, that might have been our last visit to Abkhazi Garden. We joined The Land Conservancy this year with the clear understanding that dogs were not allowed in this small garden. It was disappointing then to discover that the rules had been changed
before we joined and although they say dogs are to be under control, they clearly aren't. Eating lunch while a large dog barks on the restaurant patio isn't our idea of a relaxing time.
Above: These berries or pods that look like purple bell peppers are really only the size of a penny or dime. I had never seen this plant before and had to ask what it was. The name is Billardiera longifolia - or purple appleberry (or mountain blueberry or cherry berry). Native to Tasmania / south eastern Australia.
Alas, that might have been our last visit to Abkhazi Garden. We joined The Land Conservancy this year with the clear understanding that dogs were not allowed in this small garden. It was disappointing then to discover that the rules had been changed before we joined and although they say dogs are to be under control, they clearly aren't. Eating lunch while a large dog barks on the restaurant patio isn't our idea of a relaxing time.
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