Eucalyptus maculata
Hook.
Spotted gum
Myrtaceae Edible: Manna, Lerp
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Description
A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family that produces edible manna and lerp.
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Edible Uses
A sweet manna-like substance is produced by an insect on the tree, and lerp is also edible.
Traditional Uses
A sweet manna like substance is produced by an insect.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Australia*, East Africa, Zimbabwe,
References (3)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 141
- Donkin,
- Icon. Pl. 7: t. 619. 1844
