Bush food plants

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  • Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) is a large fast growing wattle. Great for revegetation and wildlife corridors. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood) is a large fast growing wattle. Great for revegetation and wildlife corridors. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.
    $3.00

    Blackwood is a large fast growing wattle. Great for revegetation and wildlife corridors. good wind resistance when young but branches can become brittle with age. Edible seed once ground. Amazing flower show late winter spring. Planting info: All soils except water logged. Shelterbelts and windbreaks. great in mixed planting. Fixes…

  • Apium annuum (Sea Celery) grows between 30cm and 50cm spreading out up to 50cm in diameter. Loves sun and in partial shade. Available at Worn Gundidj.Apium annuum (Sea Celery) grows between 30cm and 50cm spreading out up to 50cm in diameter. Loves sun but will still do well in partial shade. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Sea Celery grows between 30cm and 50cm spreading out up to 50cm in diameter. Loves sun and in partial shade. Planting info: Well drained, moist soil. Good in pots.

  • Sea Parsley is a peppery tasting plant that grows up to about 25-30cm high spreading out to 1m wide. Sea Parsley can handle hot conditions right through to cold weather. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Sea Parsley is a peppery tasting plant that grows up to about 25-30cm high spreading out to 1m wide. Sea Parsley can handle hot conditions right through to cold weather. Planting info: Pick a spot in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.

  • Arthropodium strictum (Chocolate Lily) Tufted foliage to 30cm x 30cm with tall stems of chocolate scented mauve flowers in spring to summer. Available at Worn Gundidj.Arthropodium strictum (Chocolate Lily) Tufted foliage to 30cm x 30cm with tall stems of chocolate scented mauve flowers in spring to summer. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Chocolate Lily Tufted foliage to 30cm x 30cm with tall stems of chocolate scented mauve flowers in spring to summer. Chocolate Lily dies down late summer to edible tubers. Planting info: Likes full sun to part shade and moist to well drained soils. Drier in summer.

  • Sweet Bursaria grows up to 5-10m and 2-m wide. Prickly plant, fragrant flower, edible fruit. Attracts birds, insects and butterflies. Available at Worn Gundidj.Bursaria spinosa (Sweet Bursaria) is an attractive plant in flower but needs to be selected according to conditions. Grows 2.6m high to 2m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Sweet Bursaria grows up to 5-10m and 2-m wide. Prickly plant, fragrant flower, edible fruit. Attracts birds, insects and butterflies. Planting info: Performs best in well drained soil and will thrive in conditions from full sun to partial shade.    

  • Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) is a robust dense sedge, 50cm - 1.2m high x 50cm - 1m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj.Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) is a robust dense sedge, 50cm - 1.2m high x 50cm - 1m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Tall Sedge is a robust dense sedge, 50cm – 1.2m high x 50cm – 1m wide. Planting info: Most soils, tolerating periods of inundation. Useful for stabilising eroded stream banks and landslips. Full sun.

  • Carpobrotus rossii (Karkala Pigface) Coastal ground cover, native to Southern Australia. 2m spread. Karkala- Pigface has thick succulent leaves to 10cm long. Daisy-like flowers usually mauve to purple petals with white centres. Edible fruits and leaves. Available at Worn Gundidj.Carpobrotus rossii (Karkala Pigface) Coastal ground cover, native to Southern Australia. 2m spread. Karkala- Pigface has thick succulent leaves to 10cm long. Daisy-like flowers usually mauve to purple petals with white centres. Edible fruits and leaves. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Karkala Pigface Coastal ground cover, native to Southern Australia. 2m spread. Karkala- Pigface has thick succulent leaves to 10cm long. Daisy-like flowers usually mauve to purple petals with white centres. Edible fruits and leaves. Planting info: An Attractive plant for well-drained soil in full or part sun. Common on coastal…

  • Disphyma crassifolium (Noonflower) is a succulent with bright white flowers in spring or summer. Edible leaves susceptible to snail/slug attack. Available at Worn Gundidj.Disphyma crassifolium (Noonflower) is a succulent with bright pink/mauve flowers in spring or summer. Edible leaves susceptible to snail/slug attack. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Noonflower is a prostrate succulent plant covered with bright pink or white flowers spring or summer. Edible leaves. Planting info: Useful for dry banks and coastal areas. Full sun.

  • Enchylaena tomentosa (Ruby Saltbush) produces edible yellow or red berries, can be eaten raw or soaked in water to make a tea. Ruby Saltbush grows about 5-8mm in diameter and spreads outward with a height of 1m. Available at Worn GundidjEnchylaena tomentosa (Ruby Saltbush) produces edible yellow or red berries, can be eaten raw or soaked in water to make a tea. Ruby Saltbush grows about 5-8mm in diameter and spreads outward with a height of 1m. Available at Worn Gundidj
    $3.00

    Ruby Saltbush produces edible yellow or red berries, can be eaten raw or soaked in water to make a tea. Ruby Saltbush grows about 2mm in diameter and spreads outward with a height of 1m. Planting info: Coastal and inland. Full sun or part shade. Well drained soil.  

  • Prostanthera incisa (Native Thyme) is a compact native shrub to 1.5m high. Toothed leaves have a strong aroma when crushed. Mauve flowers in spring. Available at Worn Gundidj.Prostanthera incisa (Native Thyme) is a compact native shrub to 1.5m high. Toothed leaves have a strong aroma when crushed. Mauve flowers in spring. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Native Thyme is a compact native shrub to 1.5m high. Toothed leaves have a strong aroma when crushed. Mauve flowers in spring. Edible and Medicinal. Planting info: Full sun to part shade in most soils in a sheltered position. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain compact habit.

  • Rhagodia candolleana (Seaberry Saltbush) is a hardy, dense sprawling or scrambling shrub to 2m high x several metres spread. Succulent dark green leaves. Inconspicuous tiny flowers in summer-autumn are followed by small pale green berries which ripen to deep red. Available at Worn Gundidj.Rhagodia candolleana (Seaberry Saltbush) is a hardy, dense sprawling or scrambling shrub to 2m high x several metres spread. Succulent dark green leaves. Inconspicuous tiny flowers in summer-autumn are followed by small pale green berries which ripen to deep red. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Seaberry Saltbush is a hardy, dense sprawling or scrambling shrub to 2m high x several metres spread. Succulent dark green leaves. Inconspicuous tiny flowers in summer-autumn are followed by small pale green berries which ripen to deep red. Planting info: Well-drained soil. Full sun or part shade. Coastal and Inland.…

  • Tetragonia implexicoma (Bower Spinach) is a trailing succulent coastal ground cover to 2m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.Tetragonia implexicoma (Bower Spinach) is a trailing succulent coastal ground cover to 2m wide. Available at Worn Gundidj Nursery.
    $3.00

    Bower Spinach is a trailing succulent coastal ground cover to 2m wide. Thick succulent edible leaves with a similar flavour and texture to spinach. Small yellow daisy-like flowers are followed by edible red berries. Planting info: Prefers light sandy soil in an open sunny/ part shade position. Frost tender. Coastal…

  • Prostanthera incisa (Native Violet) is a herbaceous ground cover, spreading by layering stems. Bright green kidney-shaped leaves. Available at Worn Gundidj.Viola hederacea (Native Violet) is a herbaceous ground cover, spreading by layering stems. Bright green kidney-shaped leaves. Available at Worn Gundidj.
    $3.00

    Native Violet is a herbaceous ground cover, spreading by layering stems. Bright green kidney-shaped leaves. Purple and white flowers appear singly on stems about 150mm high, throughout the warmer parts of the year. Single plants can spread to cover very large areas, particularly in moist positions. Planting info: Prefers moist…