Bushmans' clothes-peg, Nut Wood
Grevillea glauca
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A large shrub or small tree. It has a single stem. It grows 3-15 m high. The bark is dark grey and has furrows. The leaves are 6-20 cm long and 1.5-6.5 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and have leaf stalks. They point upwards. The flowers are in a curve or hanging head. This is 8-18 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The flowers are creamy white or greenish white. The fruit are 2.5-4 cm long and 2.5-4 cm wide. They are lens shaped. The seed are 7-15 mm long and wide.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It suits hot humid summers and mild dry winters. It grows in areas with a 500-1500 mm summer rainfall. It grows in a range of soil types. It can be in open forest, grassland or in waterlogged soils at low altitudes. It regrows after fire.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The seeds are reported to be eaten raw by the Koka-amura people in New Guinea.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed sown fresh. The seed are best nicked to allow water to enter. Seed can be soaked in hot water.
Its other names
Local names
Kawoj, Nalgo