Burdekin plum

Pleiogynium timoriense

fruit

Dark purple fruits, left to ripen for a few days after falling, then eaten raw or as jam.

Origin

Queensland (Australia) and New Guinea

Where to find it

Planted as a shade tree in the streets and parks of Queensland.

Season (United States)

February to May

Preparation

Ripe, they are eaten raw, sucking the pulp from around the large stone, which is spat out.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Fallen from the tree, they are hard and harsh: they were buried for a few days to soften them.