Tuart. Tuart Gum (Eucalyptus gomphocephala)

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

One of the six forest giants of the south Western Australia including: Corymbia calophylla (Marri), Eucalyptus diversicolor (Karri), Eucaltptus jacksonii (Red Tingle), Eucalyptus marinata (Jarrah),Eucalyptus patens (Yarri). A durable hardwood for scantlings, structural timber, the construction of railway carriages, boat building, and furniture manufacture. Due to over-logging the Tuart is a protected tree with conditions placed on felling.

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

It grows naturally on the coastal plains of Western Australia. Coastal plains from Jurien Bay north of Perth to Ludlow in the south; on coastal sands that are not highly calcareous but may have limestone at depth. (Zone 9)