Exocarpos strictus R.Br.

A shrub. It is bluish-green and has many branches. It grows 1-1.5 m high. The branches are usually rigid and erect. They have sharp ridges along them which are also rough. They are almost leafless. The leaves are small. They are 1-3 mm long and only on young shoots. The flowers are very small. They occur in clusters along the branches. They are greenish-yellow. The fruit are pale red. They have a succulent base and a round green 'seed' on top. This is about 5 mm long.

Found in various habitats including eucalypt forest and river banks. River banks on poor clay soils. Heaths and dry sclerophyll forests.

The fruit are eaten.

Plants can be grown from seed. Seed do not grow easily.