@@sowyouthinkyoucanplant5630 Auckland Domain Walk The northern fringes of the Domain have several walking tracks through native bush, most of which has been planted and which has various introduced species. Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus), nikau (Rhopalostylis sapida), tree privet (Ligustrum lucidum) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) are the dominant trees in the Domain Walk, with large emergent cottonwood (Populus deltoides). Karaka undoubtedly dates back to early Maori habitation of this area. Nikau and tree privet are also wild, together with the native understorey shrubs - mahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus), mapou (Myrsine australis), hangehange (Geniostoma ligustrifolium) and coastal karamu (Coproma macrocarpa subsp. minor). There are several old trees of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), regenerating from root suckers. The bush has a great abundance of the sedges Carex dissita and Carex lambertiana, together with Gahnia lacera and Uncinia uncinata.
Kia Ora Katta Bolt, this is a difficult question to answer for two reasons. 1 my knowledge is limited as I am self taught with New Zealand Native Plants and also the introduction on introduced plants and trees into the country, of which I again I don't know them all. However I will do my best to answer your question with what knowlegde I have, but please take this with a grain of salt as I have mentioned above. The New Zealand Native Plant Karamu or Coprosma Robusta looks very much like Taupata (Coprosma repens) which is also edible. If you type in Coprosma on the internet, a long list would appear of different plants and shrubs. I honestly don't know them all. What I will say is, that from my experience. Karamu stands out from the rest of the plants and trees etc in New Zealand. And it is mainly the small orange/red clusters growing directly of the branches that is the main giveaway. With that said, I will focus on other similar shrubs or small trees that have similar looking leaves and berries which grow directly of the branches in clusters. 1. Kapuka (Broadleaf) (Griselinia littoralis) this tree has similar shaped leave of the same size but its berries are black. Supposedly edible, I have eaten one or two. But they are not something to jump up and down for lol. 2. Mahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus) berries are violet coloured when ripe. Unknown if the berries are poisonous or not. 3. Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) berries are a purple crimson colour when ripe. The berries are not shaped the same as Karamu or Taupata so should be easily identified. But the berries like all of the others above grow directly of the branches. All parts of Ngaio are poisonous. 4. Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) should be easily recognisable because as the name states has thorns. This shrub is poisonous. I would advise checking these four small trees / shrubs above to recognise the diffences and I think this will give you a good start in helping you recognise Karamu from the rest. All of the ones I have described above are small shrubs or trees. Of which Karamu and Taupata are also small shrubs or trees. When it comes to small plants it all changes because there are so many with small red berries in clusters. So my advice when looking for Karamu or Taupata is stick with the small shrubs and trees, look for the shapes of the leaves, look for the small orange/red clusters of berries growing directly of the branches and you should be good. A very good reference to refer back to prior to eating would be "A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand" By Andrew Crow. This book has been a part of my small library of books since I first started self learning in this area and has been a major help with my knowledge. Also take photos and refer back to the internet also. And learn some of the similar looking shrubs / trees as above. Carry a book or books to help you identify what you find, and if ever in dought, don't eat it. The other option is if you do decide to eat it, just eat one or two. If it tastes wrong, then spit it out. I forgot to descibe the taste in the video, but it has a sweet bitter after taste as Mark Scott has mentioned in another comment below. In a worst case scenario there are other tests you can do, which is what early mankind must have done. Here is a link: www.wikihow.com/Test-if-a-Plant-Is-Edible You could find other examples of tests to do, to work your way through. Obviously nothing is garanteed and all is at the individuals own personal choice and risk. We have to remeber that early man did not have books and videos or the internet etc. So they had to test what they ate through trial and error. If you ever try this option, take photos of the bark, leaves and berries and seeds, keep specimens of them all just in case, so what you have eaten can be easily identified by an expert in that field. Open the fruit and look at the seeds like I have shown on the video. These fruit/berries are very juicy. I know its easier said than done initially, but once you learn to recognise them, you will start seeing them everywhere. Then you will have a source of food, and the sbility to dry the seeds and chrush them and use as a substitute for coffee (Something I haven't yet tried but sertainly should :) I hope this helps. I know it is difficult trying to identify the different trees and plants. It is a life long journey, but is very rewarding when you do find what you are looking for. Happy hunting, happy trails, and most of all keep safe :)
@@KiwiBushcraftAndSurvival Thank you so much, bro! It was interesting learning about all these shrubs. God bless you and I hope you live a long, prosperous life
Kiwi Bushcraft And Survival thanks mate..would you ever take me.out on a edible trail if i popped up there? Teach me a thing of two? Of course id pay, im very keen on learning edibles.and.medicinal rongoa
Hi Next72Hours, myself and another you tuber are going to catch up in Auckland over summer. You are more than welcome to join us if you like. I will let you know when and where closer to the date if you like, I don't like to accept money when helping people, but I do accept a box or two of beer (DB Export Gold) as a thanks, which is optional and not expected. :)
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i was always told they were posionous, thanks for tge vid man
New sub to your videos, chur for all the awesome info mate. Learning heaps about edible plants in NZ and this channel has been awesome.
Cheers Robin, glad to have you onboard
Thank you glen,look forward to following your channel,I'm always interested in Nz bush,fred hammer ,taihape
Wow so cool love you glenn
Been binge watching your vlogs. Love them heaps, do we have a plant like kava?
Kawakawa is similar to kava apparently
Do you know if there's any of these trees in any parks near the city?
Yes they are every where. Its coming into summer so, you should see the little orange berries every where.
Just keep looking.
Thank you
@@sowyouthinkyoucanplant5630 Auckland Domain Walk The northern fringes of the Domain have several walking tracks through native bush, most of which has been planted and which has various introduced species. Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus), nikau (Rhopalostylis sapida), tree privet (Ligustrum lucidum) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) are the dominant trees in the Domain Walk, with large emergent cottonwood (Populus deltoides). Karaka undoubtedly dates back to early Maori habitation of this area. Nikau and tree privet are also wild, together with the native understorey shrubs - mahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus), mapou (Myrsine australis), hangehange (Geniostoma ligustrifolium) and coastal karamu (Coproma macrocarpa subsp. minor). There are several old trees of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), regenerating from root suckers. The bush has a great abundance of the sedges Carex dissita and Carex lambertiana, together with Gahnia lacera and Uncinia uncinata.
nice series of vids man. Easy to follow and remember - Cheers
Cheers bro, glad you like.
Kia Ora Glen, do you know if there are any look alike plants to this that are poisonous? Just want to know in case I eat the wrong thing
Kia Ora Katta Bolt, this is a difficult question to answer for two reasons. 1 my knowledge is limited as I am self taught with New Zealand Native Plants and also the introduction on introduced plants and trees into the country, of which I again I don't know them all.
However I will do my best to answer your question with what knowlegde I have, but please take this with a grain of salt as I have mentioned above.
The New Zealand Native Plant Karamu or Coprosma Robusta looks very much like Taupata (Coprosma repens) which is also edible. If you type in Coprosma on the internet, a long list would appear of different plants and shrubs. I honestly don't know them all.
What I will say is, that from my experience. Karamu stands out from the rest of the plants and trees etc in New Zealand. And it is mainly the small orange/red clusters growing directly of the branches that is the main giveaway.
With that said, I will focus on other similar shrubs or small trees that have similar looking leaves and berries which grow directly of the branches in clusters.
1. Kapuka (Broadleaf) (Griselinia littoralis) this tree has similar shaped leave of the same size but its berries are black. Supposedly edible, I have eaten one or two. But they are not something to jump up and down for lol.
2. Mahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus) berries are violet coloured when ripe. Unknown if the berries are poisonous or not.
3. Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) berries are a purple crimson colour when ripe. The berries are not shaped the same as Karamu or Taupata so should be easily identified. But the berries like all of the others above grow directly of the branches. All parts of Ngaio are poisonous.
4. Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) should be easily recognisable because as the name states has thorns. This shrub is poisonous.
I would advise checking these four small trees / shrubs above to recognise the diffences and I think this will give you a good start in helping you recognise Karamu from the rest.
All of the ones I have described above are small shrubs or trees. Of which Karamu and Taupata are also small shrubs or trees.
When it comes to small plants it all changes because there are so many with small red berries in clusters.
So my advice when looking for Karamu or Taupata is stick with the small shrubs and trees, look for the shapes of the leaves, look for the small orange/red clusters of berries growing directly of the branches and you should be good. A very good reference to refer back to prior to eating would be "A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand" By Andrew Crow. This book has been a part of my small library of books since I first started self learning in this area and has been a major help with my knowledge. Also take photos and refer back to the internet also. And learn some of the similar looking shrubs / trees as above. Carry a book or books to help you identify what you find, and if ever in dought, don't eat it. The other option is if you do decide to eat it, just eat one or two. If it tastes wrong, then spit it out. I forgot to descibe the taste in the video, but it has a sweet bitter after taste as Mark Scott has mentioned in another comment below.
In a worst case scenario there are other tests you can do, which is what early mankind must have done. Here is a link: www.wikihow.com/Test-if-a-Plant-Is-Edible
You could find other examples of tests to do, to work your way through. Obviously nothing is garanteed and all is at the individuals own personal choice and risk. We have to remeber that early man did not have books and videos or the internet etc. So they had to test what they ate through trial and error. If you ever try this option, take photos of the bark, leaves and berries and seeds, keep specimens of them all just in case, so what you have eaten can be easily identified by an expert in that field.
Open the fruit and look at the seeds like I have shown on the video. These fruit/berries are very juicy.
I know its easier said than done initially, but once you learn to recognise them, you will start seeing them everywhere.
Then you will have a source of food, and the sbility to dry the seeds and chrush them and use as a substitute for coffee (Something I haven't yet tried but sertainly should :)
I hope this helps. I know it is difficult trying to identify the different trees and plants. It is a life long journey, but is very rewarding when you do find what you are looking for.
Happy hunting, happy trails, and most of all keep safe :)
@@KiwiBushcraftAndSurvival Thank you so much, bro! It was interesting learning about all these shrubs. God bless you and I hope you live a long, prosperous life
Hey mate watch out there is a honey suckle plants looks just like it Sept stems and odd leaf is abit red
Kia Ora Glen, where are you based? New Sub love your videos
Morning Next72Hours, I am based in Auckland, New Zealand. Thanks for the sub.
Kiwi Bushcraft And Survival thanks mate..would you ever take me.out on a edible trail if i popped up there? Teach me a thing of two? Of course id pay, im very keen on learning edibles.and.medicinal rongoa
Hi Next72Hours, myself and another you tuber are going to catch up in Auckland over summer. You are more than welcome to join us if you like. I will let you know when and where closer to the date if you like, I don't like to accept money when helping people, but I do accept a box or two of beer (DB Export Gold) as a thanks, which is optional and not expected. :)
sounds like a plan to me that would be great thnx please let me know
Will do
Found some today up at the local reserve man there’s heaps of berries and they’re are red/orange mean stuff
what does it taste like?
Mark Scott fanny juice
sweet with bitter after taste - bears fruit in march -- you couldnt fit that into the 6 mins of video i patiently waded through. OK?
I spotted a plant in a local reserve today absolutely loaded with berries orange/red colour, gonna give em a crack
Please don't guess these things mate. Do your research first and then post a video
Research supports what the video says, that karamu is edible and related to coffee