Bunya Nuts
The Bunya Nuts are symbolic of First Nations People in the South East QLD area. Bunya grow on the Bonyee (Bunya Pine)
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Season-December to March
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Low allergen
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Eaten raw or cooked
Johnny Cakes (Fried Scones)
Fried scones or “Johnny Cakes” are symbolic of First Nations People all over. they come fromt he ration shed days in the missions. i personalty love them!
Lemon Myrtle
Lemon myrtle is a noble looking tree with just lush and lovley leaves. these leaves especially the young lighter green leaves have a strong lemon smell and flavor.
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Leaves used Dry
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Leaves used fresh
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Can be made into concentrate (syrup)
Cooking with Quandong
The Desert Quandong is widely dispersed throughout the central deserts and southern areas of Australia. The species, especially its Edible fruit, is also commonly referred to as Quandong or Native Peach
Loads of people are farming this now so you can get it easy online.
Bush Tomatoes
The bush tomato is a small desert plant. the Plant can grow around 30cm in height, with grey to bronze leaves and pretty mauve/blue flowers.
It grows naturally through the central deserts from Tennant Creekin the Northern Territory to Marla in South Australia.