Sharkwood
Dysoxylum bijugum

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-8 m tall. The leaves are dark green above and mid green underneath. The flowers are bright yellow. The fruit are green. The breaking branches have a smell of onion.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Norfolk Island it has been recorded at 240 m above sea level. In New Caledonia at 1,060 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, Norfolk island, Pacific, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to flavour food. They are like garlic.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Alliaria parvifolia Kuntze; Alliaria unijuga Kuntze; Dysoxylum le-ratianum Guillaumin; and others