Author Andrew Turner â—¦
When I was young, being called a “snotty gobbler” was not a good thing. Now that I’m older, I really enjoy being a “snotty gobbler”.
Pictured above is the fruit of the Snotty Gobble Mistletoe, aka the Maiden’s Mistletoe (Amyema maidenii), that grow on the Witchetty Bush (Acacia kempeana) in Alice Springs in Central Australia.
WARNING Extreme care must be taken when identifying edible food plants and those used in bush medicine. Some bush foods are only edible at different stages of the plant cycle, or when treated appropriately. Bush medicine should only be used under the guidance of a qualified physician. Information here is only provided for research. You should always seek experts in the field to confirm the identification of the plant and whether they are edible or appropriate.