Black gidgee
It occurs in inland areas in Australia. It is mostly on rocky or sandy soils. It suits a hot dry climate. It needs a well drained soil and sunny position. It can grow in arid places.
Also known as:
Gidgee, Itawara, Pulluru, Tawu, Yallari
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Gum, Honeydew, Roots
Where does Black gidgee grow?
Found in: Australia
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Black gidgee
Cultivation: It is grown from seed.
Edible Uses: The seed are lightly roasted and ground into a paste then eaten. The white or yellow gum which exudes from the tree is eaten and enjoyed. The honey dew from a lerp insect on the leaves and stems is eaten. It is sweet.
Production: It is difficult to separate the seeds from the pod. It produces large quantities of gum. It flowers only in mid summer.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Gum | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Honeydew | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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