toast Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) I have a bunch of bush food plants and seeds available. More information is available at www.goodkarmafarmer.com.au & www.facebook.com/thegoodkarmafarmer Tubestock Pick up and mail order Herbs, Sedges and Similar Species $5 each unless marked otherwise Blue Flax-lily (Dianella caerulea) edible fruit, fibre used for weaving. Dune Fan Flower (Scaevola calendulacea) edible fruit. Grasstrees (Xanthorrhoea media) edible leave base, and a multitude of other uses. Gymea Lily (Doryanthes excelsa) edible roots and flower stem. Knobby Club-rush (Ficinia nodosa) edible seeds. Magenta Storksbill (Pelargonium rodneyanum) edible roots. Native Ginger (Alpinia caerulea) edible rhizome, fruit and young shoots. Native Violet (Viola hederacea) edible flowers. Northern Cranesbill (Geranium homeanum) edible roots. Pigface (Carpobrotus glaucescens) edible leaves and fruit. River Mint (Mentha australis) highly fragrant leaves with culinary and medicinal uses. Scurvy Weed (Commelina cyanea) edible leaves and young shoots. 3 plants for $10. Spiny-head Mat-rush (Lomandra longifolia) edible flowers and leaf bases; leaves also used for weaving. 3 plants for $10. Walking Stick Palm (Linospadix monostachyos) edible fruit. SOLD OUT Warrigal Greens aka New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) edible leaves.3 plants for $10. Vines and Scramblers $5 each Cockspur Thorn (Maclura cochinchinensis) thorny climbers or sprawling shrubs with edible fruit and young leaves. SOLD OUT False Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea) leaves used as a tea. Headache Vine aka Old Mans Beard (Clematis aristata) edible roots & medicinal leaves. Native Asparagus (Geitonoplesium cymosum) edible shoots. Native Raspberry (Rubus molucanna, R. moorei, R. parvifolius & R. rosifolius) edible fruit and medicinal leaves. Three-leaf Water Vine aka Native Grape (Tetrastigma nitens) edible fruit. Water Vine (Cissus antarctica) edible berries. SOLD OUT Wombat Berry (Eustrephus latifolius) edible fruit and roots. Small Shrubs $8 each unless marked otherwise Australian Indigo (Indigofera australis) traditionally used as a fishing poison and a dye. $6 each. Boobialla (Myoporum boninense) tasty purple berries. SOLD OUT. Kangaroo Apple (Solanum aviculare) edible fruit. SOLD OUT Midgen Berry (Austromyrtus dulcis) edible fruit. Mintbushes: Cut-leaf Mintbush (Prostanthera incisa) & Roundleaf Mint (P. rotundifolia) highly fragrant leaves with culinary and medicinal uses. Myrtle Wattle (Acacia myrtifolia) edible seeds. Orange Thorn (Pittosporum multiflorum) edible fruit. $6 each. Tall Shrubs/ Small Trees $8 each unless marked otherwise Australian Round Lime (Citrus australis) edible fruit. $10 each. Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus) edible fruit. Cottonwood Hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) edible shoots, and medicinal bark and roots. Timber and bark used in construction of tribal implements. Popular in bonsai. Davidsons Plum (Davidsonia pruriens) edible fruit. Emu Bush aka Weeooka (Eremophila oppositifolia) used in tanning. Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) edible fruit. $7.50 each or 3 for $20. Lemon-scented Teatree (Leptospermum petersonii) highly fragrant leaves with culinary and medicinal uses. Lillypillies: Blue Lillypilly (Syzygium oleosum), Brush Cherry (Syzygium australe), Lillypilly (Acmena smithii), Magenta Lillypilly (Syzygium paniculatum) edible fruit. $6 each. Native Elderberry (Sambucus australasica) edible fruit. Native Guava aka Bolwarra (Eupomatia laurina) edible fruit. Native Rosella (Hibiscus heterophyllus) edible flowers, leaves, seeds and roots. Native Quince (Alectryon subcinereus) edible fruit. Red Ash (Alphitonia excelsa) medicinal leaves that were also used to lather the skin.SOLD OUT Sandpaper Fig (Ficus coronata) edible fruit, and leaves used as sandpaper. Tall Trees $10 each Black Apple (Planchonella australis) edible fruit. Burdekin Plum (Pleiogynium timorense) edible fruit. SOLD OUT Coast Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) nectar used to make sweet drinks. Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) intensively fragrant leaves with culinary and medicinal uses. $12 each. Native Tamarind Small-leaved Tamarind (Diploglottis campbellii) & Native Tamarind (Diploglottis australis) edible fruit. Plum Pine (Podocarpus elatus) edible fruit. Port Jackson Fig (Ficus rubiginosa) edible fruit. SOLD OUT 5 Inch Pots Pick up only $15 each unless marked otherwise Herbs & Small Shrubs Mintbushes Cut-leaf Mintbush (Prostanthera incisa), Roundleaf Mint (P. rotundifolia), Rough Mintbush (P. denticulata), Tranquility Mintbush (Prostanthera askania) highly fragrant leaves with culinary and medicinal uses. Narrow-leaved Palm Lily (Cordyline stricta) edible fruit, and a multitude of other uses. $10 each. Orange Thorn (Pittosporum multiflorum) edible fruit. $10 each. Swamp Lily (Crinum pedunculatum) medicinal. Tall Shrubs/ Small Trees Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus) edible fruit. Davidsons Plum (Davidsonia pruriens) edible fruit. Lillypilly (Acmena smithii) edible fruit. Macadamia Nut (Macadamia tetraphylla) edible nuts. Native Caper aka Native Pomegranate (Capparis arborea) edible fruit. Native Rosella (Hibiscus heterophyllus) edible flowers, leaves, seeds and roots.Native Quince (Alectryon subcinereus) edible fruit. Sandpaper Fig (Ficus coronata) edible fruit, and leaves used as sandpaper. Tall Trees Black Bean (Castanospermum australe) edible seeds after treatment. Blue Quandong (Elaeocarpus grandis) edible fruit. Coast Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) nectar used to make sweet drinks. Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) intensively fragrant leaves with culinary and medicinal uses. $20 each. Plum Pine (Podocarpus elatus) edible fruit. Bush Tucker Seed Packs 20 seeds per pack $3.50 each incl. postage within Oz. Australian Indigo (Indigofera australis) small shrub traditionally used as a fishing poison and a dye. Boobialla (Myoporum boninense) small shrub with tasty purple berries Lawyer Vine (Smilax australis) vine with edible berries, related to commercial grapes. Native Grape (Cayratia clematidea) vine with edible berries, related to commercial grapes. Water Vine (Cissus antarctica) woody vine with edible berries, related to commercial grapes. Edited January 13, 2016 by toast 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
altenate Posted June 9, 2015 Interested in the bush foods! Sent a pm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 9, 2015 Also available: Native Mint (Mentha australis) – creeping herb, much more aromatic than traditional peppermint or spearmint. Leaves make a refreshing tea, which is apparently good for easing colds. Crushed leaves were traditionally sniffed to relieve headache. Native Quince (Alectryon subcinereus) – shrub or small tree with an edible fruit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Also have a few Narrow-leaved Palm Lily (Cordyline stricta). This is a popular, ornamental shrub with edible berries. It was traditionally used as a digging stick, a message stick and in the construction of weapons. Edited June 21, 2015 by toast 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 16, 2015 Send a few lots out yesterday. Plenty still available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flora Posted June 16, 2015 and the package arrived already... Woot when express post is actually express. Prostanthera are lovely, woah especially incisa smells bodacious Thank you your toastiness 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 16, 2015 Thanks flora, glad to hear your happy;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LokStok Posted June 17, 2015 package arrived today with some cool bushtucker plants that i'd been searching for. good value, large plants, fantastic packaging. many thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 18, 2015 New species: Roundleaf Mint (Prostanthera rotundifolia) - a shrub with dark green, strongly aromatic round leaves from which essential oils can be extracted. Tarrtjan; Poverty Bush (Eremophila alternifolia) - this drought-resistant shrub is a potent traditional medicinal plant. The leaves are either steeped in water or crushed, and rubbed onto the body to treat a wide range of ailments. Also, the leaves can be infused or ingested to induce a deep sleep. NB: information provided reflects apparent traditional uses of these species & does not represent recommendations for experimentation. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conquest60 Posted June 19, 2015 PM sent regarding the larger pots 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 19, 2015 I also have a few Blue Tongue (Melastoma affine), a shrub with edible purplish-black fruit that stain the mouth blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 21, 2015 Also Wombat Berry (Eustrephus latifolius), a vine with succulent orange berries and tuberous roots that are both edible raw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conquest60 Posted June 21, 2015 Picked up some stuff today. Awesome selection! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 21, 2015 Thanks conquest60, it was nice to meet you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy 2.0 Posted June 23, 2015 Many thanks Toast. Top plants, lol....I'll be back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 24, 2015 Edited OP to add more species & tidy up list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LokStok Posted June 24, 2015 another awesome package received from toast today. Great plants, in excellent condition, some not available anywhere else. Not only a great selection, but he tracked down something i requested that he didnt have, and scored it for me. too good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted June 28, 2015 Few more species: Beach Beans (Canavalia rosea) – coastal vine that produces large been pods, similar to standard green beans. While they are toxic raw, both the pods and beans were traditionally roasted and eaten by Aboriginals. Preparations used for conventional legume pods and beans, such as boiling, frying and steaming, are also effective for this species. Furthermore, mature beans can also be dried and roasted for use as a coffee substitute. Finally, this species has also been used as a cannabis substitute and is considered a narcotic in Java. Gymea Lily (Doryanthes excelsa) – large, strappy herb with edible roots and flower stem. Young flower stems (approx. 1.5 foot tall) were traditionally roasted like a giant asparagus, and the roots were also harvested and made into roasted cakes. Mountain Devil (Lambertia formosa) – small shrub with tasty, edible flowers that produce large quantities of clear nectar that was a traditional source of nourishment for Aboriginals. Flowers can also be placed in water to make a sweet drink. The common name comes from the appearance of the ‘horned’ woody fruits that are often used in craft. Myrtle Wattle (Acacia myrtifolia) small, attractive shrub with edible seeds. Narrow-leaved Mint-bush (Prostanthera linearis) & P. discolor – small shrubs of the in the Mint Family, well-known for their strongly aromatic leaves. The leaves can be used to flavour jams and jellies, make tea and potpourri, and to extract calmative essential oils from. P. discolor is listed as threatened species, and has a restricted distribution of only a few localities within the Rylstone and Muswellbrook. Wedge-leaf Hop-bush (Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata) – this species of small shrub was traditionally used as a pain killer, and the leaves were traditionally chewed as a stimulant. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
altenate Posted June 29, 2015 Thanks Toast. Mine arrived all happily packaged & healthy. Ill def be getting more plants from you. Also thanks for the info you bring with each plant. Its a good resource! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toast Posted July 2, 2015 A few more available. Mail order or pick up from Newcastle: Australian Indigo (Indigofera australis) – attractive, small shrub in the pea family. Traditionally, the leaves were crushed and used to stun or kill fish and eels. I modern times, the leaves and stem are use to produce a yellow-fawn coloured dye. Cockspur Thorn (Maclura cochinchinensis) – thorny climbers or sprawling shrubs that produces lots of large, tasty yellow – orange fruit. The young leaves are also edible. Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) – deciduous tree with a spectacular red flower. The seeds were traditionally roasted and eaten, however care must be taken to avoid the irritating hairs inside the seed pod. Also, inner bark fibre was used to make twine for fishing nets and fishing lines. For pick up from Newcastle only: Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) – this tree is the highest natural source of citral, its lemon-scented essential oil. Dried leaf flakes are commonly used as a spice, while the essential oil is used for its antimicrobial properties. Macadamia Nut (Macadamia sp.) – tree bearing well-known nuts that very popular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
