WATERBUSH WESTERN BOOBIALLA Myoporum montanum Seeds

Also called the Western Boobialla , Waterbush is a fast growing shrub found on coastal dunes, river flats and salt lakes

Myoporum montanum grows as a hairless shrub or small tree, up to 8 metres 30 ft tall Sweet scented flowers grow in clusters of one to five Flowering occurs mostly in winter and summer and is followed by fruits which are smooth or slightly rough

It grows in a wide variety of ecosystem types, from mangrove swamps to rainforest to the Simpson Desert on a wide range of soils

Waterbush is a hardy plant in cultivation and can tolerate drought It is a useful screen plant in drier places

Although no records of toxicity have been found for this species, the fruits of at least some members of this genus are known to contain liver toxins and can be harmful in large quantities

Bush Tucker: Waterbush s small pink purple berries are edible, enjoyed raw or cooked as a culinary fruit, bitter with salty sweet notes, and can be used to add interesting flavour dimensions to both sweet and savory dishes

Germination: sow spring, plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts Consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for their first few winters outdoors