Amyema gibberula
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmyema gibberula is an aerial hemiparasitic plant of the family Loranthaceae native to Australia and found in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and South Australia.
Description
A shrub that grows attached to trees. It partly grows living on the stems. It has a white covering. The flowers are green, red or pink. It grows on Hakea and Grevillea.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It grows in subtropical places. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 90-100 Amyema species.
Synonyms
Amyema gibberulosa Tiegh.Loranthus gibberulus Tate
References (3)
- Latz, P., 1996, Bushfires and Bushtucker. IAD. p 126
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 284
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
