Boobiala (Myoporum insulare) has masses of astringent purple berries in Summer. I've seen kilometres of them along roadsides at the right time of year. The berries are kind of astringent and remind me of turpentine, but some folks love them!
Boobiala has white flowers, thick, fleshy leaves and purple berries. It flowers from August to October and the fruit is plentiful after that.
Another name for this tree is 'Native Juniper', as the taste of the berries is remniscent of that of juniper. They are being used to make Australian gin by some smart folks.
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thats interesting. what does it taste?
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It has an atringent taste. A little like juniper
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Mmm, turpentine...lol!
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Finally, Bush Tucker!!! Its even in your tag!
Love to read about it.
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Thanks @openparadigm! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Ill be doing at least one a week or so until I run out of edible local plants!
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