‘KUPARTA’ PEBBLE BUSH NUT BUSH Stylobasium spathulatum Seeds

Kuparta, or Stylobasium spathulatum, is native to the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia The species name spathulatum is derived from the Latin word spathulatus, meaning spoon shaped , describing the unique shape of its leaves

Known to the Walmajarri people as Kuparta, this bush has been used for centuries in the Kimberley region of Western Australia

Erect shrub, 0 5 2 5 m high Fl green yellow/brown, May to Oct Wide range of habitats

Bush Food: Edible nut/seed

Bush Medicine: The leaves of the Stylobasium spathulatum shrub are used in smoke therapy for medicinal purposes

Germination: The seeds won’t germinate until cooler weather in late April Treatment: Fresh seeds can be treated with dry heat at 100 C for 3 hours