Dysoxylum bijugum
(Labill.) Seem.
Sharkwood
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Description
A tree. It grows 5-8 m tall. The leaves are dark green above and mid green underneath. The flowers are bright yellow. The fruit are green. The breaking branches have a smell of onion.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to flavour food, with a garlic-like taste.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used to flavour food. They are like garlic.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. In Norfolk Island it has been recorded at 240 m above sea level. In New Caledonia at 1,060 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, Norfolk island, Pacific, Vanuatu,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Wheatley, J.I., A Guide to the Common Trees of Vanuatu.
