Native Bush Food
Australian native edibles
Davidson's Plum
Davidsonia spp. · Cunoniaceae, native to Australia
Lemon Myrtle
Backhousia citriodora · Myrtle family, native to Australia
Muntries
Kunzea pomifera · Myrtle family, native to Australia
Native Pepperberry
Tasmannia lanceolata · Winteraceae, native to Australia
Warrigal Greens
Tetragonia tetragonioides · Fig-marigold family
Frequently Asked Questions
Are native bush food plants harder to grow than regular vegetables?
Not usually — most are actually well-adapted to Australian conditions with less fuss than introduced species, since they evolved for local soils, rainfall, and temperature swings rather than needing them corrected for.
Where can I find native bush food seedlings or seeds?
Specialist native plant nurseries are the most reliable source, and increasingly some mainstream garden centres now stock a small native bush food range as interest in the category grows.