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Type Words
Synonyms native peach, quandang, quantong
Type of edible fruit
Type Words
Synonyms eucarya acuminata, fusanus acuminatus, quandang, quandong tree
Type of tree
Type Words
Synonyms blue fig
Type of fruit
Type Words
Synonyms blue fig, brisbane quandong, elaeocarpus grandis, quandong tree, silver quandong tree
Type of tree

Examples of quandong

quandong
Yes, the smooth-leaved quandong is the common name given in both references.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Midyim berries, muntries, wild limes, finger limes, quandong, lemon aspen, native ginger and mango are also grown.
From the au.news.yahoo.com
I had her quandong crumble.
From the au.news.yahoo.com
Thanks for clarifing that quandong.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The regent bowerbird is enjoying his morning shower 50 metres up in the top of the quandong, meticulously grooming each gleaming feather.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Australian tree with edible flesh and edible nutlike seed
  • The fruit of the Brisbane quandong tree
  • Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
  • Red Australian fruit; used for dessert or in jam
  • Quandong, quandang or quondong, is a common name for the species Santalum acuminatum (desert, sweet, Western quandong), especially its edible fruit, but may also refer to
  • The outback's most famous fruit has a bright red skin and a flavor reminiscent of a tart, acidic peach. Quandongs are high in vitamin C. They're also called "native," "wild" or "desert peach."
  • 1. also called native peach; Eucarya acuminata (or Fusanus acuminatus) is a bush tucker tree that is very hardy, and one of the only edible parasites in the world. Quandong does not kill its host, however, but takes on the genetic character of the host; i.e. ...
  • Is found in desert regions of Australia. A succulent fruit, full of fortifying proteins, it helps to soothe and restore the skin. ...