Southern threecornerjack (Emex australis)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
None known
Propagation
Seed -
Edible uses
Young leaves cooked.
Medicinal uses
When eaten in quantity, the leaves have a laxative effect upon the body.
Habitat
Found in many habitats, especially grass plains.
Native range
S. Africa. Introduced and naturalized in all mainland states of Australia.
Scientific synonyms Rumex hypogaeus