Livistona Australis
This is one of the few palms found in Australia. The unexpanded leaves, prepared by being scalded and dried in the shade, are used for making hats, while the still younger and more tender leaves are e...
This is one of the few palms found in
Australia. The unexpanded leaves, prepared by being scalded and
dried in the shade, are used for making hats, while the still
younger and more tender leaves are eaten like cabbage.
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