The Mega Edible Wattle Pack!
We are proud to offer a superior collection of
sixteen (16) of Australia's tastiest edible Wattle seed species.
5 seeds from each great species!
Wattles are an Australian icon. Not only are they beautiful
trees, they are also nitrogen fixing, great pollen suppliers for bees and many have very
tasty and nutritious edible seeds and some have sweet sap which forms like
sugar sacs.
The sap may be eaten out of hand or mixed with water to
make a sugary cool and refreshingly Aussie drink!
By dark roasting wattle seed you will release the most
delicious of nutty/coffee aromas and makes a fabulous
nutritional addition to sauces, beverages, chocolate and
desserts.
Your imagination is your limit! Take a look at all the varieties below!
S o a p b u s h W a t t l e
(Acacia holosericea)
Also known as karntawarranginy, which is the Aboriginal
plant name in the language of the Kija people from the
Northern territory.
S o a p b u s h W a t t l e is particularly important
bush food, as it has edible seeds and sap!
The wood is used for spear shafts.
A spectacular foliage plant, native to northern Australia
, S o a p b u s h W a t t l e is a small shrub/tree with bluish-
grey/green leaves, which are 'frosted' with a waxy coating.
The flowers are bright yellow, followed by
masses of curly seed pods, which are referred to as soap
and tend to remove dirt from the skin when crushed in
the hands.
E v e r - B l o o m i n g W a t t l e
(Acacia retinodes)
An excellent bush tucker fruit tree, it produces seeds of
excellent taste! Pods are also edible when green and
roasted!
Sap is also most likely to be edible as it is eaten by
marsupials.
Currently the most sought after acacia seed, planted on a massive scale for the bushfood industry and has replaced Acacia victoriae, as the latter is too tho r ny .
Commonly known as Wirilda and Silver wattle, E v e r -
B l o o m i n g W a t t l e is an attractive, ornamental shrub to
small tree with slender, pale green leaves and fragrant
yellow flowers.
U m b r e l l a W a t t l e
(Acacia oswaldii)
Also known as Ram's Horn, used for its EXTRA LARGE edible high protein seeds. Densely foliaged shrub or tree, 1 - 8m high. Found in all mainland states except NT.
A very long lived species, (several decades), widespread but rather uncommon throughout north-western Victoria, mainly in calcareous sands or loams.
C l u b l e a f W a t t l e
(Acacia hemignosta)
An important tree, used for its edible seeds and sap by indigenous tribes of the Kimberleys.
Known by the indigenous names : 'purrurnji', 'warrayayi' or 'purruru'.
Tree or sometimes shrub 3–10 m high. Bark normally rough and corky. Circular shaped flowers in large groups, bright golden in colour. Scattered occurrences in northern Australia from the Kimberley, W.A. through N.T. to Cape York area, Qld. Grows in sandy soils in flat or undulating country, and in heavier soils close to creeks, mostly in open woodland.
K n i f e - l e a f w a t t l e
(Acacia cultriformis)
Known as the knife-leaf wattle, dogtooth wattle, half-moon
wattle or golden-glow wattle.
Makes an excellent BUSH TUCKER tree and is only one of
many fine EDIBLE wattles.
Rich in pollen, the flowers are edible and are an ingredient
used in some fritters.
R a s p b e r r y J a m W a t t l e
(Acacia acuminata)
An important tree, used for its tasty edible seeds and sap by indigenous tribes.
Acacia acuminata, commonly known as the raspberry jam tree, fine leaf jam, "raspberry jam" or jam tree, Acacia acuminata grows as a tall shrub or small tree.
In ideal conditions it may grow to a height of ten metres, but in most of its distribution it does not grow above five metres.
The lemon yellow flowers are held in tight clusters, with flowering occur late winter to spring. The pods are light brown and flattened and are present during summer.
G u n d a b l u e y W a t t l e
(Acacia victoriae)
Also known as 'Elegant wattle', 'Prickly wattle', 'Gundabluey', 'Bramble wattle', 'Elegant acacia'.
Traditional indigenous people used A. victoriae as a food source.
Seed pods were collected from the trees when ripe, the seed was separated and then pound and ground into a flour.
The flour was mixed with water and baked in the coals to make 'Johnny cakes'.
M u l g a W a t t l e
(Acacia aneura)
A very long lived species; 200 plus years.
An exceptional bush tucker species with VERY TASTY EDIBLE SEEDS.
One of the most common and useful trees in outback Australia.
Also known as 'kurrku', 'artitja', 'wanari', 'ititja', in the traditional language
of the indigenous people who used it as a food source.
Providing; seed, gum, honeydew and 'apples'.
Seed pods were collected from the trees when ripe, the seed was separated and then pound and ground into a paste which tastes like peanuts.
The 'gum' which occasionally oozes from wounds in the stems is candy hard on the outside and syrupy sweet within.
'S a l t W a t t l e'
(Acacia ampliceps)
A great bush tucker wattle, also known as 'Salt Wattle, 'River or Spring Wattle'.
Known by the indigenous names; Yirringan or Yiringan (Kurrama, Yindjibarndi, Ngarluma),
Nyuuwily, NyiWily or Munturu (Nyangumarta) and Nyuuwily (Putijarra).
Murray ' s Wattl e
Acacia murryana
The plant is a traditional food for the native Australians and has potential as a cultivated and also wild-harvested food. The wood is a very good fuel. The tree flowers freely and can be grown as an ornamental.
The seed of many Acacia species, including this one, is edible and highly nutritious, and can be eaten as a fairly major part of the diet.
B r i s b a n e W a t t l e
(Acacia fimbriata)
Commonly known as the fringed wattle or Brisbane golden wattle.
It is native along much of the east coast of Australia.
The plant is a traditional food for the native Australians and has potential as a cultivated and also wild-harvested food.
The roasted seed is highly regarded and has been said to taste like chocolate and hazelnut.
C o le' s W a t t l e
(Acacia colei)
An excellent variety it grows on a wide variety of soils from pure sand to heavy clay. It thrives on wasteland and hardpans where regular crops cannot be grown.
Edible Acacia seeds have long served as a food source for Australian Aboriginal peoples.
The nutritious seeds of the edible Acacia plants often are parched and ground into a meal for baking. Seeds have also served as sources of a coffee substitute.
C o r i n d a W a t t l e
(Acacia laccata)
Acacia laccata is a shrub belonging to the genus Acacia.
It is native to a small area in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
It blooms from July to August producing yellow flowers.
The seeds are collected and ground into flour to make johnny cakes.
K a l k a r d i
(Acacia elachantha)
Easy to establish in the field, show excellent survival and produce heavy seed crops within two years of planting.
Edible Acacia seeds have long served as a food source for Australian Aboriginal peoples. The nutritious seeds of the edible Acacia plants often are parched and ground into a meal for baking. Seeds have also served as sources of a coffee substitute.
H a l l ' s C r e e k W a t t l e
(Acacia cowleana)
A medium to fast growing shrub with yellow flowers in winter.
It can be eaten in the same ways as other small legume seeds and is also ground into a powder then used as a flavouring in desserts or as a nutritious supplement to pastries and breads.
P i n d a n W a t t l e
(Acacia tumida)
Indigenous Australians used the truck of young trees to fashion spears and boomerangs. The green seed pods were also cooked over coals and the seeds then eaten.
Fully ripened black seeds were also ground into flour mixed with water and consumed as a paste or cooked and eaten as a damper. Other traditional uses include making string from the bark and using the gum exudate as a food source.
What will I receive?
You will receive a collection of 5 fresh seeds from each species.
Propagation
Native seeds often respond well to smoke treatment, which also acts as a natural
fungicide.
We have Smoked Vermiculite potting medium for sale
in our store. (Sold separately)
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Smoke infused Vermiculite is a great potting media additive and is often
needed for germination of native seeds. Simply sprinkle the smoked vermiculite
media on top of your seed raising mix and then sow seeds as required.
Simple and easy - Water in after planting!
Please research all of the species and find the best propagation method that suits
your needs. Some seeds benefit from pre-treatment by the use of hot water treatment or
scarification.
Please research all of the species and find the best propagation method that suits your
needs.
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