Leionema montanum
(Hook.) Paul G. Wilson
Spreading waxflower
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLeionema montanum, is a small shrub with terminal clusters of white-pink flowers in upper leaf axils in spring. It is endemic to Tasmania.
Description
An alpine shrub. It grows about 30 cm tall. The leaves are almost cylinder shape.
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Edible Uses
The leaves can be used fresh in salads such as potato salad.
Traditional Uses
The leaves can be used in salads such as potato salad.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows at higher altitudes in Tasmania. It grows down to about 1,100 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania*,
Synonyms
References (1)
- http://www.potn.com.au/edible_plants.html (As Phebalium montanum)
