Gee Bung
Persoonia curvifolia
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 0.3-2 m high and spreads 1-3 m wide. Young growth is hairy. The leaves are 1.5-4.5 cm long by 0.1 cm wide. They are narrow and spoon shaped. The edges curve inwards. The flowers are 0.8 cm across and yellow. The stalks are hairy. The fruit is 1.3 cm long by 0.9 cm wide.
There are about 90 Persoonia species. They grow in Australia. Many have fruit which are edible.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows on sandy and gravelly soil. It is often in woodland. It grows in temperate locations. It needs well drained soil. It can tolerate frost and some drought.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, nut
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings of very young growth.