Corynotheca lateriflora

(R. Br.) F. Muell ex Benth.

XanthorrhoeaceaeLeaves
Corynotheca lateriflora
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves - flavouring

The leaves are used as a flavouring for meat cooked in earth ovens.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Australia*,

Countries: Australia

How to Identify

A bulb plant from the tropical regions, belonging to the Xanthorrhoeaceae family (also historically placed in Liliaceae).

Notes

Also put in the family Liliaceae.

Names & Synonyms

Anbunbarr, Manbunbarr

Caesia lateriflora R. Br.
References (2)
  • Garde, M., et al, 2003, A Preliminary List of Kundedjnjenghmi Plant Names. Northern Land Council. (Arnhem Land, Australia)
  • Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 185

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