Eremophila latrobei

F. Muell.

Crimson Turkey Bush, Crimson emubush

Scrophulariaceae 793 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Eremophila latrobei, commonly known as crimson turkey bush, native fuchsia, Latrobe's emu bush, grey fuchsia bush, warty fuchsia bush and Georgina poison bush is a flowering plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae and is endemic to Australia. It is an erect, highly branched shrub with usually linear leaves and red to purple-red flowers and which occurs in all mainland states, including the Northern Territory but excluding Victoria.

Description

A shrub of the figwort family (Scrophulariaceae) native to warm climates.

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Edible Uses

The nectar and leaves are consumed as a drink.

Traditional Uses

Nectar, Leaves, Drink,

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Cultivation

Scrophulariaceae

Production

A small to medium shrub. It can grow 1-3 m high and spreads 0.5-2 m wide. The leaves are 1-8 cm long by 0.6 cm wide. They are alternate. The leaves can be broad or narrow and green to silver. The flowers are cream, deep pink or red and like tubes. They are 3.5 cm long. The fruit is oval and 1 cm long. It is glossy and has a beak.

Nutrition

Part	Moisture	kJ	kcal	Protein	Vit A	Vit C	Iron	Zinc
Flower	77.4	377	90	2	—	10	5.5	2

Also Known As

Mintjungka, Ngarankura

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