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Michelle starts with ... I once read of a tropical fruit that when consumed regular a persons body odour gains the natural fragrance of lavender ( or similar) and that such a fruit was being trialed for growing queensland. As for the name of the said fruit that is where I am in need of help. Does anyone know what I am referring to? And what its name is? Thanks | About the Author Michelle13 nsw 8th April 2010 7:26pm #UserID: 3579 Posts: 3 View All Michelle13's Edible Fruit Trees |
Speedy says... Hi Michelle, I think you may be asking about the Kepel tree / Kepel fruit ... Stelechocarpus burahol (Anonnaceae) I've never seen the tree, let alone tasted the fruit, but am intrigued by the stories of the perfume thing. I first saw a scant reference to it in a book many years ago. It mentioned that the aroma was more like violets, well floral at least. | About the Author Speedy Nth. Vic. 8th April 2010 9:51pm #UserID: 2305 Posts: 250 View All Speedy's Edible Fruit Trees |
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trikus says... There is a very large tree planted somewhere in Flecker Botanic Gardens in Cairns . You can download a map for a self guided tour of the edible plantings there . There was a fantastic article in last years Rare Fruit Review about this tree with a fantastic picture of one with a glorious flush of red new foliage . I have recently planted one that was purchased from Limberlost Nursery . I do not think it would grow well out of the wet tropics as it is native to Indonesia .It has fruited in 7 years planted in a collection in Florida. | About the Author Trikus Tully 9th April 2010 11:56am #UserID: 930 Posts: 749 View All Trikus's Edible Fruit Trees |
| About the Author amanda19 Geraldton. WA 9th April 2010 12:09pm #UserID: 2309 Posts: 4607 View All amanda19's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author sydney The above is not my post. Someone is using my name 11th April 2010 10:55am #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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