Geebung, Milky Plum, Sickle-leaved Geebung, Wild Pear
Persoonia falcata
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A slender shrub or tree. It grows 3-9 m high. It is often a shrub 2-3 m high. The small branches often hang down. The new shoots have fine hairs. The leaves are alternate and smooth. They are slightly leathery. They vary in shape and size. Leaves can be straight or curved. The blade is 10-20 cm long by 0.5-2.5 cm wide. They are dull green and have a distinct midrib. The flowers are yellow and like tubes. They are 1-1.5 cm long. They occur singly in the axils of the upper leaves. They can also be in groups along stalks. The fruit is smooth and oval. It has a hard stone inside. The fruit are 1.5-2 cm long by 0.8-1 cm wide. They are greenish-yellow when ripe. They contain a single seed. The fruit are edible.
There are about 90 Persoonia species. They grow in Australia. Many have fruit which are edible.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. Plants grow naturally in open forest. They are often on sandy soils. It suits seasonally dry areas. It needs well drained soil. It can tolerate drought. It can resist fire damage.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are peeled and eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit, kernel
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. Plants can also be grown from cuttings of very young growth.
Its other names
Local names
Andak, Bololo, Dangapa, Gadala, Gamalun, Gandala, Jimijinga, Mi katan, Nanchee, Tarpoon, Thelh-leri, Tjiwekbe