Wombat Berry, Orange Vine

Where does Wombat Berry grow?

Found in: Australia, Hawaii, Indonesia, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, United States

Notes: There is only one Eustrephus species. It is to be included in the Laxmanniaceae.

Growing Wombat Berry, Orange Vine

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed only germinates irregularly. Plants can be pruned after flowering. Plants can be divided after fruiting to give more plants to regrow.

Edible Uses: The fleshy root tubers are eaten. They can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit can be eaten. It is the white flesh around the seed that is eaten. They should probably be roasted before eating.

Nutrition Info

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