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Bush foods represent Australia’s incredible edible native plant heritage, offering unique flavors and nutritional benefits that have sustained Indigenous communities for thousands of years. At Kuranga Native Nursery, our bush tucker plants include aromatic herbs like Lemon Myrtle, spicy Pepperberry, and sweet native berries that bring authentic Australian flavors to modern gardens. These remarkable plants not only provide culinary adventures but also create wildlife habitat and require minimal water once established. Our qualified horticulturalists can guide you in selecting the perfect native edible plants for your garden, ensuring you enjoy both the cultural significance and practical benefits of growing your own bush tucker.
Anetholea anisata ‘Aniseed Myrtle’

Anetholea anisata ‘Aniseed Myrtle’

Aniseed Myrtle

Discover Anetholea anisata (Aniseed Myrtle) for its aromatic aniseed-scented leaves and bush tucker uses. Perfect for culinary gardens.

Archirhodomyrtus beckleri ‘Rose Myrtle’

Archirhodomyrtus beckleri ‘Rose Myrtle’

Rose Myrtle

Grow Archirhodomyrtus beckleri in your garden for its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers and colorful berries. Perfect for shaded gardens and screening.

Atriplex nummularia ‘Old Man Saltbush’

Atriplex nummularia ‘Old Man Saltbush’

Old Man Saltbush

Grow Atriplex nummularia (Old Man Saltbush) for its edible leaves and salt tolerance. Perfect for bush tucker gardens and drought-resistant displays.

Austromyrtus dulcis ‘Midgen Berry’

Austromyrtus dulcis ‘Midgen Berry’

Midgen Berry

Discover Austromyrtus dulcis (Midgen Berry) for its sweet edible berries and compact form. Perfect for bush tucker gardens and wildlife displays.

Backhousia citriodora ‘Lemon-scented Myrtle’

Backhousia citriodora ‘Lemon-scented Myrtle’

Lemon-scented Myrtle

Enhance your garden with Backhousia citriodora, a versatile rainforest tree with glossy leaves and intense lemon fragrance. Perfect for cooking and tea.

Backhousia myrtifolia ‘Cinnamon Myrtle’

Backhousia myrtifolia ‘Cinnamon Myrtle’

Cinnamon Myrtle

Discover Backhousia myrtifolia (Cinnamon Myrtle) for its aromatic cinnamon-scented leaves and culinary uses. Perfect for bush tucker gardens.

Carpobrotus glaucescens ‘Pigface’

Carpobrotus glaucescens ‘Pigface’

Pigface

Transform coastal areas with Carpobrotus glaucescens (Pigface) for its succulent leaves and edible fruits. Perfect for erosion control and bush tucker.

Citrus australasica ‘Finger Lime’

Citrus australasica ‘Finger Lime’

Finger Lime

Discover Citrus australasica (Finger Lime) for its unique caviar-like citrus pearls and thorny shrub form. Perfect for bush tucker gardens.

Davidsonia johnsonii ‘Davidson Plum’

Davidsonia johnsonii ‘Davidson Plum’

Davidson Plum

Grow Davidsonia johnsonii (Davidson Plum) for its tart edible plums and rainforest beauty. Perfect for bush tucker gardens.

Kunzea pomifera ‘Muntries’

Kunzea pomifera ‘Muntries’

Muntries

Grow Kunzea pomifera for its sweet edible berries and prostrate form. Perfect for bush tucker gardens and coastal groundcover displays.

Mentha australis ‘River Mint’

Mentha australis ‘River Mint’

River Mint

Cultivate Mentha australis (River Mint) for its aromatic mint leaves and bush tucker uses. Perfect for herb gardens and wetland areas.

Microseris lanceolata ‘Yam Daisy’

Microseris lanceolata ‘Yam Daisy’

Yam Daisy

Grow Microseris lanceolata (Yam Daisy) for its edible tubers and bright yellow flowers. Perfect for bush tucker gardens and native meadows.

Rubus rosifolius ‘Roseleaf Raspberry’

Rubus rosifolius ‘Roseleaf Raspberry’

Roseleaf Raspberry

Experience Rubus rosifolius (Roseleaf Raspberry) for its sweet edible berries and rose-like leaves. Perfect for bush tucker gardens.

Syzygium smithii ‘Allyn Magic’

Syzygium smithii ‘Allyn Magic’

Allyn Magic Brush Cherry

Showcase Syzygium smithii Allyn Magic Brush Cherry for its fluffy white bottlebrush flowers and glossy foliage. Perfect for screening and bird attracting gardens.

Tasmannia lanceolata ‘Pepperberry’

Tasmannia lanceolata ‘Pepperberry’

Pepperberry, Tasmanian Pepper

Grow Tasmannia lanceolata Pepperberry Culinary for its aromatic leaves and spicy berries used in native cuisine. Perfect for culinary gardens and bush tucker displays.

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