Trachymene incisa
Rudge.
Apiaceae
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General Information
Trachymene incisa is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.45 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
265- Title
- Flora of the Sydney Region
- Publication
-
- Author
- Carolin. R. & Tindale. M.
- Publisher
- Reed. Australia.
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0730104001
- Description
- Concise flora with little beyond an extensive key, species descriptions, very brief habitat description.
Range
Australia - Queensland and New South Wales.
Habitat
Open forests and cleared areas on sandy soils[
144- Title
- Wild Food in Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Cribb. A. B. and J. W.
- Publisher
- Fontana
- Year
- 1976
- ISBN
- 0-00-634436-4
- Description
- A very good pocket guide.
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.45 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
193
Edible Uses
Root - raw or cooked. A parsnip flavour, it is eaten with pleasure[
144- Title
- Wild Food in Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Cribb. A. B. and J. W.
- Publisher
- Fontana
- Year
- 1976
- ISBN
- 0-00-634436-4
- Description
- A very good pocket guide.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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