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	Scientific name: Acacia pycnantha Common name: Golden Wattle Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 8m Maximum spread: 4m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seaonal Comments: The seeds can be collected, ground and added to conventional flour. Wattle seed scones are delicious... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Apium prostratum Common name: Sea Celery Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 50cm Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seaonal Comments: The foliage and stems have a taste some where between celery and parsley. It can be used in cooking and salads... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Arthropodium strictum Common name: Chocolate Lily Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 50cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The tuberous roots of this plant resembles a bunch of grapes. These can be harvested in spring or summer and eaten as a non-starchy vegetable. The young plump white tuberous roots are the best tasting and the plant can be re-planted to regenerate... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Backhousia citriodora Common name: Lemon Myrtle Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 8m Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The foliage of this plant has a very high concentration of citral, the key compound in a lemon that gives it its flavour and aroma. The foliage can be used to make drinks, soaps, pot puri and in cooking... Origin: Australian native Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Billardiera scandens Common name: Common Apple Berry Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 3m Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The fruit is elongated and about the thickness of your little finger. When ripe it has the consistency of a peach and a suble apple like flavour. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Bulbine bulbosa Common name: Bulbine Lily Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 50cm Maximum spread: 10cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The bulb of this plant varies in size from a grape to a walnut in size and can be eaten as a non-starchy vegetable... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Citrus australasica Common name: Finger Lime Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10mm Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: This species is closely related to exotic lemons and oranges. The fruit is about the size of your little finger and varies in colour from green to purple. The flesh contains of small caviar like vesicles which have a strong lemon/lime flavour. They are ideal in drinks, jams and cooking etc... Origin: Australian native Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Davidisonia pruriens Common name: Davidson's Plum Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10m Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The fruit looks exactly like an exotic plum but has a rather sour taste and strong coloured red flesh. They are delicious in jams, ice cream and sauces etc where the sour taste nicely offsets the sweet taste of the sugar... Origin: Australian native Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Kunzea pomifera Common name: Muntries Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 50cm Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The small apple like berries have a taste similar to granny smith apples. They are delicious raw or baked in tarts or muffins etc... Origin: Australian native Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Linum marginale Common name: Native Flax Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 50cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The seeds closely resemble sesame seeds, have a similar nutty taste and can be used in the same way. The fibrous stems can also be processed to produce linen fibre in the same way as European Flax or Linum usitatissimum. It will self seed vigorously through your garden... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Mentha australis Common name: Native Mint Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Frequent Comments: Foliage has a minty aroma and a spicy mint flavour. It is ideal in drinks, tea and cooking... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Microseris lanceolata Common name: Yam Daisy Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional Comments: The plains form produces a carrot like tuberous roots while the hill form produces a potato like tuberous root. These can be used as non-starchy vegetable. When uncooked the milky sap is quite bitter tasting but if slow baked this becomes quite sweet and delicious... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Rubus parvifolius Common name: Native Raspberry Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Berries look like exotic raspberries and have a similar flavour... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Santalum acuminatum Common name: Quandong Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 3m Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The fruit resembles a peach and has a similar though stronger flavour... Origin: Australian native Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Solanum centrale Common name: Desert Raisin Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: The fresh berries have a strong pungent taste of tamarillo and caramel and when partially dry they taste like dates. They are ideal in sauces and chutneys... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Tasmania lanceolata Common name: Native Pepper Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 3m Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Foliage and berries have a hot taste resembling a cross between hot chillies and black pepper. The flavout is particularly intense in the berries... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Tetragonia tetragonoides Common name: Warrigal Greens Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Young tender leaves can be harvested and treated like regular spinach. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Triglochin procera Common name: Water Ribbons Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 40cm Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional Comments: Grow in a pot immersed in a tub of water. When plant is large enough remove it from its pot and harvest some of the tuberous roots and return it to its pot. Treat the tuberous roots as your would potatoes. They have a taste resembling sweet potatoe. Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Typha dominica Common name: Kumbungi Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 80cm Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils. Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional Comments: Young shoots and rhizomes can be used like Chinese bamboo shoots... Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10