Cabbage Palm (Livistona australis)

Family: Arecaceae or Palmae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early spring, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer, Mid spring. Form: Palm.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young unfolded leaves - raw or cooked. The young and tender leaves are eaten like cabbages. The young leaf buds are often used but, since the plants are unable to produce side-shoots, this effectively kills the plant. — Young unfolded leaves - raw or cooked.; The young and tender leaves are eaten like cabbages.; The young leaf buds are often used but, since the plants are unable to produce side-shoots, this effectively kills the plant.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist sheltered localities, usually near the coast, especially in eucalyptus forests. (Zone 9)