She-oak (Casuarina oligodon)

Family: Casuarinaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Casuarina oligodon is an evergreen tree with foliage consisting of slender, well-branched green to grey-green twigs bearing minute scale-leaves in whorls of 5-20. It grows up to 30 m tall and is a tropical highland species. It is considered to be one of the best firewood producing trees in the world. Its wood is hard and heavy and used as material for fences, houses, poles, and general construction.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Forms extensive pure stands along river beds and on ridge tops at elevations up to 2,500 metres. (Zone 10)