A guide to Australian native #nuts

"When we think of nuts that are native to #Australia undoubtedly we think of the #macadamia. But macadamia isn’t the only native nut in town.

"The macadamia nut really is a global success story. Originating here around 60 million years ago it is now exported to more than 40 countries around the world.

"Because it evolved here, the macadamia tree has an incredible natural ability to tolerate the harsh Australian conditions, and it’s been called a ‘sustainability giant’ of the plant world, thanks to its inherent ability to optimise its water use, and sequester carbon from the atmosphere.

"But macadamia isn’t the only native nut in town. Along with the macadamia, let’s look at a few other delicious native nuts."

Read more:
https://www.australian-macadamias.org/a-guide-to-australian-native-nuts/

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