Nutbush, Pebble bush
Stylobasium spathulatum
Family: Surianaceae
What it is like
A medium sized shrub. The leaves are alternate and entire. The flowers are in the axils of leaves near the ends of branches. Petals are absent and the sepals are green or brown lobes/ They fuse at the base forming a cup. The fruit is around with a hard stone inside.
There are 3 Stylobasium species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in arid and semi arid areas. It grows in tropical and temperate areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are wind pollinated.