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Polyaulax sp. Q2 Barron Gorge

Polyaulax

Annonaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are simple and 4-10 cm long. The fruit is 12-35 mm long by 10-21 mm wide. They occur in clusters in the axils of leaves. The outer surface is softly hairy. There are 1-4 seeds. The seeds are 7-12 mm long by 4-10 mm wide. The flesh is edible.

Edible Uses

The flesh of the fruit is edible.

Distribution

A tropical plant. The grow naturally in the rainforest in NE Queensland.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

References (1)

  • Cooper W & Cooper W T, 1994, Fruits of the Rain Forest. RD Press p 230

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