Leichhardtia leptophylla - (Benth.)Bullock.

(Benth.)Bullock.

Milk Vine

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Description

Leichhardtia leptophylla is a CLIMBER. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Uses

Fruit - cooked. it is usually roasted and the seeds are sometimes rejected. The ovoid fruit is 4 - 8cm long.

Distribution

Australia - Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territories.

Where It Grows

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Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range if it is hardy then it is only likely to be so in the mildest areas of the country. The plant is likely to require a warm, very sunny position and a well-drained soil.