''Davidsonia pruriens'', also known as ooray, Davidson's plum, or Queensland Davidson's plum, is a medium-sized

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tree of northern Queensland,

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. The leaves are large and compound. The edible dark burgundy colored fruit is produced in large clusters from the branches or the trunk, depending on the type. There are at least two distinct forms, with a suggestion that one of these is an undescribed species. The indigenous name - ooray - is being increasingly used by growers and processors.

Habitat

Various types of wetter, primary rainforests, at elevations from sea level to 1,000 metres.

Uses

The tree is cultivated to a limited extent for its sour fruit, which is used to make

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, cordial and wine. The fruit is high in

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activity.

Gallery

Image:Davidsonia pruriens flowers.jpg, ''Davidsonia pruriens'' flowers Image:Davidsonia pruriens.jpg, Davidson's plum seedling, ''Davidsonia pruriens'' - showing its characteristic toothed leaves.

References

External sources

Ooray name origin
* Flora of New South Wales Cunoniaceae Oxalidales of Australia Bushfood Crops originating from Australia Taxa named by Ferdinand von Mueller {{Fruit-stub