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From nuts and berries to fruit and herbs, there are many edible Australian native plants. One of the most well-known Australian(also known as quandong or native peach) is a fruit rich in vitamin C. Its kernels are very high in protein and oil, and it produces large crops of edible red fruit in spring. You can dry the pulp to be used in recipes such as tarts. (a medium-sized lilly pilly) also has edible fruit called riberries. Many people use riberries in jams and drinks; however, when eaten uncooked the fruit may taste sour and astringent.

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