Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Acacia leiophylla

Uses

Australia (Musgrave Ranges): gum eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Benth. in Hook.

Photo Gallery

Acacia leiophylla showing flowers

Acacia leiophylla in bloom

Plant Classification Group:

Fabaceae

Plant Locations:

Oceania
- Australia

Plant References:

IRVINE 1957

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