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Posted on June 4, 2018October 31, 2025 by Flinders Ranges Field Naturalists

Myoporum montanum flowering and fruiting

Local Boobialla (Myoporum montanum), known locally as Myrtle, commonly seen around water catchments in the Flinders Ranges.

Myrtle flowering in June
Myrtle with edible fruit in October
CategoriesBush Foods, Flora, Shrubs Tagsbush food, bush tucker, Flinders Ranges, flower, fruit, myoporum, myrtle, samphire

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