Native green plums from Arnhem Land found to have significant health benefits, commercial appeal

Native green plums from Arnhem Land found to have significant health benefits, commercial appeal

Posted by Heather Smyth

The next great Australian food that you’ve never heard of could be a native plum out of Arnhem Land.

The green plum, Buchanania obovata, is a small fruit found on trees in arid parts of the Northern Territory.

It has been eaten for more than 53,000 years by many Aboriginal communities.

Now scientists are researching its nutritional potential.

Read the full ABC Landline article here.

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