Corynotheca lateriflora
(R. Br.) F. Muell ex Benth.
XanthorrhoeaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves - flavouring
The leaves are used as a flavouring for meat cooked in earth ovens.
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