Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)

  • A species of flowering tree in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae that is native to eastern and northern Australia. The usual habitat is littoral rainforest on sand or near estuaries as it’s a salt tolerant plant
  • Also named tuckeroo, carrotwood, beach tamarind and green-leaved tamarind
  • The fruit is edible and has a tangy punch
  • A favorite for the Black-spotted Flash butterfly (Hypolycaena phorbas)

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