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Elaeocarpus stellaris

Family: Elaeocarpaceae


What it is like

A tree. The trunk can be 30-50 cm across. The leaves are 10-18 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The fruit is narrowly oval and 5-6 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. The seed covering has 5 lobes.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics in northern Australia. It grows between 50-500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


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