Tecticornia arborea
Paul G. Wilson
Bulli Bulli
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTecticornia arborea, the bulli bulli, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae, native to Western Australia. A short-lived perennial with a pyramidal growth form reaching 150 cm (60 in) tall, it is usually found growing in freshwater clay pans. Its seeds are edible and consumed by local peoples.
Description
A pyramid shaped herb. It is erect and lives for a few years. It grows 0.7-1.7 m high.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Distribution
It grows on sandy clay near freshwater claypans and lakes. It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
References (2)
- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 234
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 210
