Bush Tucker
Bunya
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Pods were eaten raw or cooked
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Trees would be looked after by a particular family and be in that family for generations
Midyim
Lemon Myrtal
Where It Grows
naturally grows in the subtropical rainforests of Queensland, mainly along the coastal and hinterland regions between Brisbane and Mackay. It loves warm, humid climates and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with good rainfall.
You’ll often find it growing wild in areas like the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Gympie, Maryborough, and further north toward Proserpine. Because of its popularity, it’s now also cultivated commercially across northern New South Wales and Queensland for its essential oils and culinary uses.
How It Tastes
Lemon myrtle has a bright, clean, and strong lemon flavour — often described as more lemony than lemon itself!