Macrozamia humilis

D. L. Jones

ZamiaceaeSeeds/NutsPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Macrozamia humilis
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Seeds, Caution

The seeds are eaten after extensive processing.

Known Hazards

Seeds require extensive processing before consumption.

Where to Find It

It is a subtropical plant.

Australia*,

Countries: Australia

How to Identify

It has an underground stem 18-28 cm across. There are 2-7 leaves in a crown. They are 35-65 cm long. There are 60-90 pinnae or divisions. The male cones are 14-19 cm long by 4.5-5.5 cm across. There are spines up to 1 cm long. The female cones are 10-15 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. The spines can be up to 2.5 cm long. The seeds are oval and 2.5-3.1 cm long by 2.2-2.6 cm wide.

Wikipedia

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Macrozamia humilis is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Inverell in New South Wales, Australia. Its natural habitat is on granite soils in temperate shrubby woodland forests.

Notes

It is a rare species.

Names & Synonyms

Munbuwa

References (1)
  • McKerney, M. & White, H., 2011, Bush Tucker, Boomerangs & Bandages. Border River-Gwyder Catchment Management Authority p 203

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