Murrayanum Santalum (Santalum murrayanum)

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

Santalum murrayanum is an evergreen Tree. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Bark/Inner Bark

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root bark - roasted. — Root bark - roasted.

Habitat & North American Range

Light soils in areas of low to moderate rainfall. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)