of the wineberry, changing the wood to charcoal for the production of gunpowder. Interesting facts Ecology Often form thickets after felling of forest. Nomenclature Aristotelia means after Aristotle, the Greek philosopher. Systematic botany There may exist two varieties for the same species, one with light green leaves and bright red fruits, and the other with dark green leaves, purplish below and dark fruits. References External links Map showing citizen scientist observations from NaturewatchNZ serrata Trees of New Zealand Endemic flora of New Zealand Edible fruits New Zealand fruit