Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta)

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

Native to Eastern Australia, Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) grows up to 30 m tall in swampy or waterlogged soils. It has a dense canopy. The bark is thick and spongy, and reddish brown in colour. The leaves are broad and dark green. The flowers are white or cream and form into clusters. Swamp mahogany is a long-lived tree that can live for at least 200 years. It is reported to have significant anti-malarial activity.

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

Found mainly in swamps and on the edges of coastal lagoons and rivers where it is subject to periodic flooding. (Zone 8)