Bush Food Australia

Native Tamarind, is a common rainforest tree of eastern Australia with a crown of large coarse, dark green leaves making it look like a palm tree.

The yellow fruit have a hairy outer casing, and contain one large seed surrounded by edible sharp flavoured orange pulp.  Used in Summer to make drinks or jam. 

Flying Foxes love them and do all the hard work of dislodging sufficient quantities for you. Brush Turkeys will happily clean up fallen fruit from the ground below. It also attracts bees and insects.

Somewhat similar in taste to Asian Tamarind, the sour but pleasant tasting fruit are extremely high in vitamin C and can be eaten raw or used to make jams, chutneys, cordials and sauces. Delicious on bread or to accompany meats and cheeses