Stemodia lythrifolia

Family: Plantaginaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 80 cm tall. It has pale hairs. The crushed leaves have a strong aroma. The leaves are 3-6 cm long by 1 cm wide The flowers occur as 12-40 flowers in dense spikes. The fruit is a capsule 3-5 mm long by 2-3 mm wide.

An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 50-400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The leaves are chewed as an alternative to tobacco.

Edible parts

Leaves - chewed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Stemodiacra lythrifolia Kuntze;