Samac, Parasol leaf tree
Macaranga grandifolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 280 Macaranga species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Cairns BG.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Philippines (country/location of origin), SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaves, bark and fruit are added to sugar to ferment into an alcoholic drink. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit, bark