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Enchylaena tomentosa

Ruby Saltbush

An attractive and expansive groundcover capable of climbing with small grey-green cylindrical leaves and abundant small fleshy, edible fruits. Often referred to as ‘lolly bush’ by local Aboriginal mob, the fruits come in a spectrum of colour including yellow, orange, red, pink and purple. Grows up to 1 metre tall and likes clay-heavy soils.

  • Bush tucker

  • Bird and butterfly attracting

  • Attractive

  • Moderate water

  • Drought tolerant

  • Shrub

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