Eremophila deserti [Eremophila = desert loving, deserti = dry places]
This shrub has thin branches with small warty lumps. The narrow leaves have a bitter, burning taste. Pretty white bell shaped flowers can be singly or in groups up to four, and these are followed by small yellow fruits. This plant is not browsed by stock as a rule, but seems to be most poisonous in the fruiting stage (travelling stock are more at risk). The fruits are eaten by emus and bustards (plains turkeys).
Family MYOPORACEAE
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