Davidson Plum

摘要

Davidsonia pruriens var. jerseyana (NSW Davidson Plum) & Davidsonia pruriens var. pruriens (Queensland Davidson Plum). Family: Davidsoniaceae. General notes: Botanically, Davidsonia spp. are not related to the true European plums but the fruit has some similarities in size, form, colour and flavour. There are two popular species, native to rainforests of subtropical and tropical Eastern Australia, Davidsonia pruriens and D. jerseyana. The smaller northern NSW D. jerseyana is probably the most frequently planted in commercial orchards. The fruit is more flavourful but is smaller than D. pruriens, D. pruriens has larger fruit than D. jerseyana. Perhaps not as 'flavourful' as D. jerseyana, it makes excellent jams, jellies, sauces, etc. Both have a sharp, rather refreshing taste.