Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis)

Family: Agavaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Sometimes misspelt as Corydeline australis.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and starchy, it is used to make porridge or a sweet drink. — It can also be brewed into an intoxicating drink.; Pith of the trunk - dried and steamed until soft.; Sweet and starchy, it is used to make porridge or a sweet drink.; The root and stems are rich in fructose, the yields compare favourably with sugar beet (Beta vulgaris altissima).

Habitat & North American Range

Forest margins and open places. Abundant near swamps. North, South and Stewart Islands. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)