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

Telopia speciosissima

Synonym(s):

Embolthrium speciosissimum, Embolthrium spathulatum, Embolthrium speciosa, Hylogyna speciosa

Uses

Australia (New South Wales): blossoms sucked for nectar.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: R. Br.

Plant Classification Group:

Proteaceae

Plant Locations:

Oceania
- Australia

Plant References:

MAIDEN 1889

Location Map

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