Acrotriche depressa R.Br.

A much branched small shrub. It grows 0.2-0.5 m high and spreads 0.5-1 m across. The small branches are hairy. The leaves are 0.5 cm long and flat. They are broadest near the base. They taper to a long fine point. They are olive green. The veins are easy to see under the leaf. The flowers are like tubes. They are 0.3 cm long. The flowers occur in spikes 2-3 cm long. They are mostly on older wood. They are greenish. The fruit is round and 1 cm long. It is succulent and pink to dark purple.

It is a temperate plant. It occurs naturally in sandy soils but will grow on light to medium soils if they are well drained. It will grow in part shade or full sun. It will tolerate light frosts.

The fruit are eaten. They can be used to make jams or jellies.

It is grown by cuttings.