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Cabbage tree

Name
Cabbage tree

Available
Yes - available

Background

(noun) cabbage tree, Cordyline australis - a palm-like tree with strong, long, narrow leaves; the young inner leaves are eaten both raw and cooked. This variety is found throughout the country in a variety of habitats. The young tree has long narrow leaves which arise from a single trunk. As it matures the trunk becomes bare and branches out.

Locality
Location where the specific plant features as part of the landscape

Category
Flora or fauna

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