Northern brown pine
Podocarpus grayae
Family: Podocarpaceae
What it is like
A tree. The leaves are tough and narrow. They are 15-25 cm long and hang down. The midrib is raised above the leaf surface. The male cones are 2-6 cm long by 3-5 mm wide. They are usually in clusters of 1-4. The fruit receptacles are large and fleshy They are 15-18 mm long by 16-17 mm wide. The fruit are 10-16 mm long by 7-12 mm wide. The seeds are 9-14 mm long by 6-9 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between sea level and 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit