Anise Myrtle, from the Myrtaceae family, has a strong sweet aniseed-liquorice flavour suitable for both sweet and savoury. Use the ground powder or flakes as a great bush food replacement for aniseed, star anise or fennel. The oil can be added to dips, salad dressing and sauces. Perfect for… curries…
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…
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.
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…