Edible Wattle Seeds of Southern Australia

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Identifies 47 Acacia species which have potential for cultivation in the southern semi-arid region of Australia as a source of seed for human consumption.

This book identifies 47 Acacia species which have potential for cultivation in the southern semi-arid region of Australia as a source of seed for human consumption. + Full description

Eighteen species are regarded as having the greatest potential. Botanical profiles are provided for these species, together with information on the natural distribution, ecology, phenology, growth characteristics and seed attributes.

Two species, Acacia victoriae and Acacia murrayana, appear particularly promising as the seeds of both these have good nutritional characteristics and were commonly used as food by Aborigines. Acacia victoriae is currently the most important wattle used in the Australian bushfood industry.

This book is a useful reference for the bush food industry.

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ePDF | January 1998
ISBN: 9780643100916
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
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Contents

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Details of the Most Promising Species
  • Details of Other Promising Species
  • Details of Lesser-Known Species
  • Seed Availability for Further Research
  • References
  • Tables