Davidsonia | |
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Davidsonia jerseyana | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Oxalidales |
Family: | Cunoniaceae |
Genus: |
Davidsonia F.Muell |
Davidsonia is a genus containing three rainforest tree species, that are commonly known as the Davidson or Davidson's plum. The fruits superficially resemble the European plum, but are not closely related. All species have an edible sour fruit with burgundy coloured flesh and are highly regarded as gourmet bushfood.
Small-scale plantations in New South Wales and Queensland supply the demand, mainly from Davidsonia jerseyana and Davidsonia pruriens.
Davidsonia jerseyana, Davidson's Plum, flower & trunk.
Davidsonia jerseyana flower & trunk, Nimbin, New South wales, Australia.
Davidsonia jerseyana, Davidson's plum, Nimbin, New South Wales, Australia.
Davidsonia johnsonii leaf, smooth Davidson's plum. Cultivated tree Northern NSW, Australia.
Davidsonia pruriens flowers
Davidsonia pruriens flowers and foliage
Davidson's plum seedling, Davidsonia pruriens - showing its characteristic toothed leaves.