Burrawang
It is a warm temperate climate plant. It tends to grow on sand and gravel in coastal warm temperate areas in Eastern Australia. It can tolerate frost. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Melbourne Botanical Gardens. Arboretum Tasmania.
Synonyms
- Zamia spiralis
Edible Portion
- Seeds kernel, Nuts, Caution
Where does Burrawang grow?
Found in: Australia, Tasmania
Notes: There are about 38 Macrozamia species. It is endemic to Australia.
Growing Burrawang
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed.
Edible Uses: CAUTION The seeds are poisonous without proper processing. The seed kernels are eaten after proper processing. The treatment includes leaching and aging. They are made into a kind of bread.
Production: It is slow growing. Seedlings take some years to develop into mature plants.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts | 87 | 7.3 | 5.6 | - | - | 0.1 | 57.2 |
Burrawang Photos
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