Turkey Bush, Dogwood, Ellangowan poison Bush
Eremophila desertii

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A large spreading shrub. It grows 2-3 m high. It spreads 1-2 m wide. The leaves are thick and narrow. The flowers are white. The fruit are yellow berries.

Possibly used in medicine. There are about 180 Eremophila species. They occur in Australia. Also put in the family Myoporaceae.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate and semiarid regions. It needs well drained soil. It is very drought hardy. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. In the Inland Botanical Gardens Mildura.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Myoporum desertii Cunn. ex Benth.;