Eremophila leucophylla

Benth.

Grey Poverty Bush

Scrophulariaceae Edible: Nectar

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Description

A small hairy shrub. It grows 1-2 m high and spreads 1-1.5 m wide. Young growth has yellow hairs. The branches also have dense yellow hairs. The leaves are 1.5-4.5 cm long and 1 cm wide. The flowers are like tubes and 2.5-4 cm long. They can be pink, green or yellow. The fruit are oval and 0.8 cm long.

Edible Uses

The nectar is edible.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Notes

There are about 180 Eremophila species. They occur in Australia. Also put in the family Myoporaceae.

References (2)

Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 189
Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1984, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 3. Lothian. p 446