Jurti-jurti
Heliotropium tenuifolium
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A small shrub which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30-60 cm high and 30-60 cm wide. The stems are powdery. The young growth has short hairs. The leaves are 2-4 cm long by 0.1-0.2 cm wide. They are silvery and the edges curl backwards. The flowers are about 0.9 cm across. They are white. The nuts are hairy.
There are about 250 Heliotropium species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the tropics and subtropics. It grows in both coastal and inland regions. It needs an open sunny position and a well drained soil. It can tolerate light frosts. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are ground into a paste then cooked.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Mamukata