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…
Wattleseed can be used as a whole seed or ground flour. The seed has nutty crisp texture with a slightly bitter taste. The coffee-chocolate aroma when roasted makes this a great base or addition to beverages. Use this versatile grain for brewing and sweet or savoury dishes. Wattleseed variant is…
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.…
Gumbi Gumbi, an important Aboriginal plant, was used for herbal teas and bush medicine. Pale green with a slightly bitter taste, traditional uses are thought to include easing the symptoms of coughs and colds. Use the leaves on their own or add them to tea infusions to create different blends.…