Botanical Name Common Name
Xanthorrhoea australis
Botanical Name Common Name
Banksia marginata
Yakka
Wild Cherry Uses: This is a kinship tree for the Oyster Bay Country. The flower can be used as a scoop or a cup, and then as a freshening wipe – it has a slight sweet smell of honey. Traditionally the flowers could be used for wiping baby’s bottoms. The dried flower heads were also great for using as fire starters.
Uses: The lower stems are edible.
Note: The Riawunna examples of the Yakka are likely sourced from Victoria.
Botanical Name Common Name
Gum tree, unidentified
Botanical Name Common Name
Allocasuarina verticillata ‘He’ Oaks (Bull Oaks)
Possibly Iron Bark or a Stringy Bark
Uses: The spines can be chewed as a thirst quencher, as the sap causes a mild salivary response and can rehydrate the mouth. The nuts can be chewed as well. Note: The ‘She Oaks’ are favoured for replanting in Inveresk. They have a droopier habit, and longer thinner nuts.
Uses: Shade
Botanical Name Common Name
Correa alba White Correa
Uses: Used in flavouring dishes, the little white flower is peppery to taste.
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