Macrozamia humilis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMacrozamia humilis is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Inverell in New South Wales, Australia. Its natural habitat is on granite soils in temperate shrubby woodland forests.
Description
It has an underground stem 18-28 cm across. There are 2-7 leaves in a crown. They are 35-65 cm long. There are 60-90 pinnae or divisions. The male cones are 14-19 cm long by 4.5-5.5 cm across. There are spines up to 1 cm long. The female cones are 10-15 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. The spines can be up to 2.5 cm long. The seeds are oval and 2.5-3.1 cm long by 2.2-2.6 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten after extensive processing.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten after extensive processing.
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Known Hazards
Seeds require extensive processing before consumption.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
It is a rare species.
Also Known As
Munbuwa
References (1)
- McKerney, M. & White, H., 2011, Bush Tucker, Boomerangs & Bandages. Border River-Gwyder Catchment Management Authority p 203
