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

Lambartia formosa

Synonym(s):

Protea nectarina

Uses

Australia (New South Wales, Western Australia): nectar of flowers drunk.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Smith.
Misc:: Reported to cause nausea and headaches.

Plant Classification Group:

Proteaceae

Plant Locations:

Oceania
- Australia

Plant References:

MAIDEN 1889

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