BUSH TUCKER

There are many plants in my backyard which were used as

food or medicine by local Aborigines and early settlers

NITRE BUSH ( Nitraria billardierei )

Berrys eaten by variety of birds,also local Aborigines.

Flower ; Spring. Photo ; Billy Light's Point.

COAST BALLART ( Exocarpos syrticola )

Also called Wild cherry,was eaten by local Aborigines.

Flowers ; Spring. Photo ; Parkalla trail.

COAST BEARDED HEATH ( Leucopogon parviflorus )

Also known as currant bush,the white berrys are very sweet

Flowers ; Spring. Photo ; Billy Light's Point.

QUANDONG ( Santalum acuminatum )

Also called wild peach,the seeds are eaten and spread by Emus

Flowers ; Spring. Photo ; Parnkalla trail