Has a sweet taste. Lillypilly Grows in gullies, on the coast, in the mountains, and near swimming holes. There are various varieties, but near Mumbulla Mountain, you can find white, pink and red fruit. Bullrush Young stems may be steamed or boiled. Bracken Young, green female stems are chewed.
Red stems are poisonous to eat.
Burrawong Found in coastal areas, near spotted gumtrees. This is poisonous. The seeds and pith will induce vomiting. The toxins can be removed by leeching in water for two or three weeks. Seeds are crushed and ground to produce a flour used to make small dampers.