- Common Name: Wild May
- Derivation: was L. flavescens
- Type: Shrub
- Family: MYRTACEAE
- Size: to 3 metres
- Flowers: white 5 Petals solitary Sessile spring
- Fruit: Capsule
- Vegetation Type: Dry Heath Wallum woodland
- Species List: Hedges, Cooroibah26.4.09, BSDoonan, Fraser Island, Upper Yandina Creek, TAFE, Marcus Dunes, Noosa River NP, BHNR, Girraween,
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:
Useful source of Pollen for honey production.
Honey Production: dark amber , honey source medium Pollen source medium
Bush medicine: Leaves and young shoots used for urinary organs and to dissolve gravel. Used to treat cystitis. (treatment can irritate an already weak kidney - must be treated by someone with authority)
Identification Notes
Leaf: narrow Elliptic without sharp point 0.5-2.2 cm. Without lemon odour when crushed.
Fruit: persistent, resemble hot cross buns.
Landscaping Notes
Noosa Council Preferred Species list. Suitable Plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type) Successfully propogated by Noosa & District Landcare.
Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery.
Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery
Add to mixed hedge or screen for seasonal colour.
