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Myoporum viscosum

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(c) shanes, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by shanes

Myoporum viscosum, commonly known as sticky boobialla, is a plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae and is endemic to South Australia. It is unusual in that sometimes, especially when the leaves are crushed, it has an extremely unpleasant smell.

Description

A shrub in the Scrophulariaceae family (also classified in Myoporaceae), growing 1–3 m high. It requires an open, dry position with well-drained soil and full sun.

Edible Uses

The fruit are edible.

Distribution

It needs an open, dry position and a well-drained soil. It is best in full sun.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Notes

Also put in the family Myoporaceae.

References (1)

  • www.ceres.org.au/bushfoodcatalogue

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