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Emu apple
Owenia acidula.jpg
Scientific classification
Genus:
Owenia
Species:
acidula
Owenia acidula distribution map from AVH records 29 May 2021.png
Occurrence data from AVH

Owenia acidula, commonly known as emu apple, is small or medium-sized tree of outback woodlands native to Australia. It may grow to ten metres tall.

The pinnate leaves are bright green and shiny, with leaflets 2–5 cm long. Broken twigs ooze a milky sap. The edible fruit is purplish-red with paler speckles, 2–4 cm wide with a large stone-like seed.

Uses

The fruit pulp is an Aboriginal bushfood and apparently causes hallucinations. The fruits ripen after falling off the tree, and have a sour flavour.

Gallery

  • Owenia acidula 25May2020

    Mature Owenia acidula tree

  • P5270023 Owenia acidula, fruit and leaves - Kumbarilla State Forest, Qld. Australia

    Fruit and leaves

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