Beech white
Virotia leptophylla

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The young twigs have a rough coating. The leaves are alternate and simple. The flowers are pale yellow. They are on stalks 9-30 cm long in simple clusters. They grow from the old wood. The fruit is fleshy and 4-6.5 cm long by 2.5-5.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in humid forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Caledonia, Pacific

How it is used for food

The nuts need extensive washing and cooking before eating.

Edible parts

Nuts

How it is grown

It flowers and fruits throughout the year.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Kermadecia leptophylla Guillaumin; Macadamia leptophylla (Guillaumin) Virot;