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coffee bush
Breynia oblongifolia

Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend.
 
Plant Family :Euphorbiaceae
Plant Form :shrub
Growth Habit :Shrub 2-3m
Fruiting Season :Sporadic
Description :Fruit is sought by fruit eating birds. For bathing sore eyes a solution is used from boiling the leaves in water.
Distribution :Common local species. Widespread
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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