List of plant species from northern NSW that may be used as food plants SPECIES COMMON NAME LOCATION USE Acacia baileyana (Fabaceae Cootamundra Wattle This species is This species is found in the Widely used as an ornamental plant. (Mimosoideae)) introduced to the following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: region. Northern Tablelands 2nd volume, on page 386 North-west Slopes North-west Plains Acacia binervia (Fabaceae Coast Myall This species is found in the The leaves contain prussic acid making them poisonous to stock. (Mimosoideae)) following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 2nd volume, on page 348 Acacia concurrens Curracabah This species is found in the The unripe fruit cause severe discomfort in the mouth and throat. (Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)) following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 2nd volume, on page 352 Acacia decurrens (Fabaceae Black Wattle This species is found in the The bark of trees at last 7 years old was harvested and stored for a year before preparation (Mimosoideae)) following botanical regions: and use as an astringent (including being exported to Britain). The exuded gum, dissolved Found in the NSW flora at: North-west Slopes in water, can be used as a treatment for inflamed mucous membranes. 2nd volume, on page 390 North-west Plains Acacia farnesiana (Fabaceae Mimosa Bush This species is found in the The Aborigines are recorded as eating the pods after roasting them. The flowers are the (Mimosoideae)) following botanical regions: source of the perfume oil cassie, the gums are astringent and used in treating inflamed Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands mucous membranes, and the Javanese use the juice squeezed from unripe pods for 2nd volume, on page 392 North-west Slopes bathing the eyes and as a plaster over wounds. The Algerians consider the flowers to be North-west Plains an aphrodisiac, and also an insecticidal agent. Acacia myrtifolia (Fabaceae Red-stemmed Wattle This species is found in the The leaves have been used a s a hops substitute in making beer. (Mimosoideae)) following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 2nd volume, on page 380 Acacia oswaldii (Fabaceae Miljee, Umbrella This species is found in the The seeds are recorded as edible. However, no mention of required treatments is made, (Mimosoideae)) Wattle following botanical regions: and some care should be exercised in the use of most (if not all) Wattles. Found in the NSW flora at: North-west Slopes 2nd volume, on page 356 North-west Plains Acacia pycnantha (Fabaceae Golden Wattle This species is found in the Commonly cultivated as an ornamental, naturalised around Sydney and in Western (Mimosoideae)) following botanical regions: Australia. Of wide use during settlement as a cure for diahorrhoea, the bark and tannin-rich Found in the NSW flora at: North-west Slopes gum exudate being prepared for the purpose. 2nd volume, on page 382 Acacia salicina (Fabaceae Cooba, Native Willow This species is found in the The ash of this species was mixed with Duboisia hopwoodii (Pituri) to make a narcotic (Mimosoideae)) following botanical regions: gumchewed by the Aborigines. Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 2nd volume, on page 375 North-west Slopes North-west Plains Acacia spectabilis (Fabaceae Mudgee Wattle This species is found in the The flowers are able to be eaten, mixed into a batter and deep fried, or mixed into the (Mimosoideae)) following botanical regions: batter of pikelets and pancakes. It is widely planted, and naturalised in the Sydney region. Found in the NSW flora at: North-west Slopes 2nd volume, on page 385 North-west Plains Acacia stenophylla River Cooba, Belalie, This species is found in the The seeds are recorded as edible. However, no mention of required treatments is made, (Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)) Eumong following botanical regions: and some care should be exercised in the use of most (if not all) Wattles. Found in the NSW flora at: North-west Slopes 2nd volume, on page 356 North-west Plains This information sourced from data collected by Greg Steenbeeke as part of the Plants Directory project. Page 1 of 65 Copyright © 2001 Orkology Kreations. http://members.dodo.com.au/~orkology/index.html List of plant species from northern NSW that may be used as food plants SPECIES COMMON NAME LOCATION USE Acacia vestita (Fabaceae Weeping Boree This species is This species is found in the Widely cultivated, and one of the most pleasing of the wattles. (Mimosoideae)) introduced to the following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: region. North-west Slopes 2nd volume, on page 380 Acaena agnipila (Rosaceae) Bidgee-widgee This species is found in the A. anserinifolia has been used as a tea substitute, with an added bonus of supposed Found in the NSW flora at: 1st following botanical regions: activity against rheumatism, urinary and venereal disorders. The leaves may be prepared volume, on page 540 Northern Tablelands as a poultice to treat wounds. North-west Slopes Acaena echinata (Rosaceae) This species is found in the A. anserinifolia has been used as a tea substitute, with an added bonus of supposed Found in the NSW flora at: 1st following botanical regions: activity against rheumatism, urinary and venereal disorders. The leaves may be prepared volume, on page 540 North-west Slopes as a poultice to treat wounds. Acaena novae-zelandiae Bidgee-widgee This species is found in the A. anserinifolia has been used as a tea substitute, with an added bonus of supposed (Rosaceae) following botanical regions: activity against rheumatism, urinary and venereal disorders. The leaves may be prepared Found in the NSW flora at: 1st Northern Tablelands as a poultice to treat wounds. volume, on page 539 North-west Slopes Acaena ovina (Rosaceae) Bidgee-widgee This species is found in the A. anserinifolia has been used as a tea substitute, with an added bonus of supposed Found in the NSW flora at: 1st following botanical regions: activity against rheumatism, urinary and venereal disorders. The leaves may be prepared volume, on page 540 Northern Tablelands as a poultice to treat wounds. North-west Slopes Acetosa vesicaria Bladder Dock, Rosy This species is This species is found in the A medicinal and edible herb, with anti-inflammatory and stimulative qualities. The bruised (Polygonaceae) Dock introduced to the following botanical regions: fresh leaves may be used as a poultice on wounds, and leaves are also added to salads, Found in the NSW flora at: 1st region. although the oxalic acid content suggests caution be employed over the amount and volume, on page 292 North-west Slopes frequency with which it is used North-west Plains Acetosella vulgaris Sheep Sorrel, Sorrel This species is This species is found in the Although edible in small quantities, larger quantities should be avoided as the plant is rich (Polygonaceae) introduced to the following botanical regions: in oxalic acid. The leaves may be boiled or nibbled raw, and are suitable for use as a green Found in the NSW flora at: 1st region. Northern Tablelands vegetable. They may also be used as a soup vegetable. volume, on page 292 North-west Slopes Achillea millefolium Yarrow This species is This species is found in the The leaves may be used as a garnish and herb, and although able to be used as a green (Asteraceae) introduced to the following botanical regions: vegetable taste strong and bitter. It may also be used as an inhalant against respiratory Found in the NSW flora at: region. Northern Tablelands ailments and as an infusion against intestinal and menstrual disorders. It has also gained 3rd volume, on page 286 use as a poultice on bleeding and healing wounds. It is recorded as being somewhat toxic, or of causing dermatitis. Acianthus apprimus Mountain Gnat Orchid This species is found in the The tubers are edible. (Orchidaceae) following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 4th volume, on page 217 Acianthus collinus This species is found in the The tubers are edible. (Orchidaceae) following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 4th volume, on page 218 North-west Slopes Acianthus exsertus Mosquito Orchid This species is found in the The tubers are edible. (Orchidaceae) following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 4th volume, on page 217 Acianthus pusillus Gnat Orchid This species is found in the The tubers are edible. (Orchidaceae) following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 4th volume, on page 217 This information sourced from data collected by Greg Steenbeeke as part of the Plants Directory project. Page 2 of 65 Copyright © 2001 Orkology Kreations. http://members.dodo.com.au/~orkology/index.html List of plant species from northern NSW that may be used as food plants SPECIES COMMON NAME LOCATION USE Acmena smithii (Myrtaceae) Lilly Pilly This species is found in the Although edible, the fruit is often resinous and tart. Found in the NSW flora at: following botanical regions: 2nd volume, on page 146 Northern Tablelands North-west Slopes Acronychia laevis (Rutaceae) Glossy Acronychia This species is found in the The aromatic fruits are edible, but the recommended use is for making jam. Found in the NSW flora at: following botanical regions: 2nd volume, on page 271 Northern Tablelands Acronychia oblongifolia Common Acronychia This species is found in the The aromatic fruits are edible, but the recommended use is for making jam. (Rutaceae) following botanical regions: Found in the NSW flora at: Northern Tablelands 2nd volume, on page 270 Acrotriche aggregata This species is found in the All species of Acrotriche probably have edible fruits. This is one of the better ones, with (Epacridaceae) following botanical regions: fleshy, crisp fruit with a pleasant, if tart taste.