Western Australian Christmas Tree, Mudja, Mooja
It grows in warm temperate semi-arid regions. They grow in the SW forest in Western Australia. It needs well drained soil. It needs to grow in full sun. It can stand light frost. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Edible Portion
- Roots, Gum, Flower nectar
Where does Western Australian Christmas Tree grow?
Found in: Australia
Notes: There is only one Nuytsia species.
Growing Western Australian Christmas Tree, Mudja, Mooja
Cultivation: It suckers easily. It grows on the roots of other plants. It is difficult to grow outside its natural environment. It seems to grow amongst grasses and Banksias. Plants can be grown from seed. Seed germinate after 22-90 days.
Edible Uses: The roots have edible suckers. The bark layer is peeled off to reveal the sweet edible layer. The gum which uses from the cut tree is also edible. Flowers are soaked in water to make a sweet drink.
Production: It is slow growing and long lived. Trees take 10 years or more to flower.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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