Amyema thalassia

Family: Loranthaceae

What it is like

A shrub that grows attached to trees. It partly grows from the stems. The flowers are red and green. It grows in mangroves attached to Avicennia and Camptostemon.

There are about 90-100 Amyema species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flower - nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nyilanyil

Synonyms

Loranthus maritimus C. A. Gardner;