Swamp she-oak
Casuarina obesa
About
Casuarina obesa, commonly known as swamp she-oak, swamp oak or western swamp oak, or as goolee, kweela, kwerl and quilinock by the Noongar peoples, is a species of flowering plant in the family Casuarinaceae and is endemic to southern continental Australia. It is a dioecious small tree or shrub that forms root suckers, and has drooping or spreading branchlets, the leaves reduced to scales in whorls of 12 to 16, the fruit 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in) long containing winged seeds (samaras) 3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in) long.
- Family
- Casuarinaceae
How to use it
The swamp she-oak is valuable for its ability to stabilize soil in wetland areas, preventing erosion. Its unique growth habit and root suckers make it an excellent choice for landscaping in challenging environments. Additionally, the tree provides habitat for various wildlife, contributing to local biodiversity.
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In the kitchen
Swamp she-oak is not eaten by humans. Its seeds are winged and not typically used in cooking, so it's best to admire this tree for its beauty rather than for food.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Casuarina obesa
- Slug
- casuarina-obesa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Casuarinaceae
- Genus
- Casuarina
- Species
- obesa
- Wikidata QID
- Q5050937
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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