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" The exotic vegetation that replaces indigenous plant communities in urbanising regions, disassociates us from the rhythms and diversity of the native landscape
and a sense of the place; and we are the poorer because of it."

Michael Hough, Professor of Landscape Architecture, York University, Canada

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Bush Tucker Plants...

While I build up a supply of my own tube stock for some of these species I am able to supply them in 14cm pots from another grower.

However due to the slightly higher than usual cost of plants at this grower and due to the distance from me the price I must charge is correspondingly higher than other more easily available species.

I will have my own tube stock available at the regular tube stock price in due course.

 
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Scientific name:
    Acacia pycnantha
Common name:
    Golden Wattle


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Apium prostratum
Common name:
    Sea Celery


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Arthropodium strictum
Common name:
    Chocolate Lily


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Backhousia citriodora
Common name:
    Lemon Myrtle


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: 14cm pot
Price: $15.00
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Brachychiton populneus
Common name:
    Kurrajong


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 10m
Maximum spread: 6m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: The corn kernel like seeds can be roasted as either nuts or very pallatable bush coffee or the can be milled to produce flour...
Size: 14cm pot
Price: $15.00
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Billardiera scandens
Common name:
    Common Apple Berry


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Bulbine bulbosa
Common name:
    Bulbine Lily


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Citrus australasica
Common name:
    Finger Lime


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $10.00
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Davidsonia pruriens
Common name:
    Davidson's Plum


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $10.00
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Kunzea pomifera
Common name:
    Muntries


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: 14cm pot
Price: $15.00
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Linum marginale
Common name:
    Native Flax


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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. It will self seed vigorously through your garden...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Mentha australis
Common name:
    Native Mint


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Microseris lanceolata
Common name:
    Yam Daisy


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Prostanthera rotundifolia
Common name:
    Native Thyme


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 2m
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: Tastes and smells exactly like exotic thyme...
Size: 14cm pot
Price: $15.00
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Rubus parvifolius
Common name:
    Native Raspberry


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Santalum acuminatum
Common name:
    Quandong


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $10.00
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Solanum centrale
Common name:
    Desert Raisin


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Tasmania lanceolata
Common name:
    Native Pepper


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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 flavour is particularly intense in the berries...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Tetragonia tetragonoides
Common name:
    Warrigal Greens


Distribution of the species:
    
    Click here to enlarge image


    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Triglochin procera
Common name:
    Water Ribbons


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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.
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  
Scientific name:
    Typha dominica
Common name:
    Kumbungi


Distribution of the species:
    
    Click here to enlarge image


    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period:
Edible parts:
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...
Size: Tube
Price: $3.50
Quantity so far: 0

  











 
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