Almond bark
Prunus turneriana

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The leaves are simple and 7-20 cm long by 3-12 cm wide. There are rusty hairs underneath. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves or along them stems. The flowers are about 1 cm across and have 4-6 petals. They are of various colours. The fruit is fleshy and red to black. It is 2-4 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. There is one brown seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs in the wet tropics in northern Australia. It grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level. Seedlings need good light conditions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Malesia, Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Caution: The fruit may contain cyanide. This is bitter.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

It grows quickly.

Its other names

Local names

Joonda

Synonyms

Pygeum turnerianum F. M. Bailey;