Sandalwood, Fragrant Sandalwood, Australian sandalwood
Santalum spicatum

Family: Santalaceae

What it is like

A crooked tree. It grows about 8 m high. The bark is rough. The flowers are small and in panicles. They are red and green. They have a scent. The fruit are green but turn brown. They are 2 cm across. It grows attached to other plants

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate or warm temperate plant. It grows in the drier areas in South Australia. It grows attached to other plants

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The seeds are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Nuts, kernels, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Putaty

Synonyms

Eucarya spicata (R. Br.) Sprague & Summerh.; Fusanus cignorum Kuntze; Fusanus spicatum R. Br.; Fusanus spicatus var. frutescens Hochr.; Santalum cygnorum;