Scrophulariaceae FAMILY
Myoporum insulare
Myoporum insulare
Edibility
1/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
Although no records of toxicity have been found for this species, the fruits of at least some members of this genus are known to contain liver toxins and can be harmful in large quantities[ 173 Title Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Publication Author Crowe. A. Publisher Hodder and Stoughton Year 1990 ISBN 0-340-508302 Description A very well written and illustrated book based on the authors own experiments with living on a native diet. ].
Botanical Description
Myoporum insulare is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeAustralia - Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia.
HabitatSeashores and inland areas[ 154 Title Flora of Victoria. Publication Author Ewart. A. J. Publisher University Press; Melbourne Year 1930 ISBN Description A flora of eastern Australia, it is rather short on information that is useful to the plant project. ]. Found on dunes, headlands, estuaries and mangrove fringes[ 193 Title Wild Food Plants of Australia. Publication Author Low. T. Publisher Angus and Robertson. Year 1989 ISBN 0-207-14383-8 Description Well presented, clear information and good photographs. An interesting read for the casual reader as well as the enthusiast ].