Habitat: Small, scrubby specimens grow in dense groves on rocky hilltops, and large individuals in rich-soiled meadows and parkland
Traditional use: Acorns were gathered and consumed. A tea was also made from the bark
How to use: Acorns were steamed, roasted, or boiled to leach out the tannins
Where in Victoria: Beacon Hill Park, Uplands Park
When: Year-round
Teachings/Stories: Tea from the bark was said to be good for treating haemorrhaging
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.