Native Basil

native-basil-bush.jpgNative Basil (Prostanthera rotundifolia) is an aromatic plant whose native distribution is in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Long time inhabitants of the areas to which it is endemic apparently used this plant for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. 

Early settlers often called it the “Five Spice Plant” because of its delightful fragrant mix of basil, mint and sage.  It must have been wonderful to find this ingredient.  It can be used in any dish where sweet basil would be used, complementing any Mediterranean tomato based dish.

  • Native Tea Blenders Kit | Taste Australia Bush Food Shop
    Taste Australia

    Native Tea Blenders kit

    Native Tea Blenders Kit contains 15 different berry or leaf bush herbs (4 to 8 grams of each from the following selection) Aniseed MyrtleCinnamon MyrtleDesert Lime ChipsEmu BushFinger Lime ChipsGeraldton WaxGumbi GumbiGolden Gumbi JilunginLemon...
    $35.00 (Inc. GST)
    $35.00 (Ex. GST)
  • native basil Native Basil
    Taste Australia

    Native Basil

    Native Basil has a delightful fragrant mix of Basil, Mint and Sage flavours and was often called the 5 Spice Plant by early settlers.Indigenous Australians used this plant for medicinal and ceremonial purposes.However its distinctive aroma is not over...
    $3.69 - $150.00 (Inc. GST)
    $3.69 - $150.00 (Ex. GST)
  • A Cooks Delight - 22 dried ingredients native to Australia A Cooks Delight - 22 dried ingredients native to Australia
    Taste Australia

    A Cook's Delight

    A selection of native ingredients for the curious cook (and aren't we all) Approx 4 to 8 grams of each ingredient.  The boxes are assembled to order and therefore MAY not be despatched on the same day. Dried and ground leaves from any of the...
    $60.00 (Inc. GST)
    $60.00 (Ex. GST)
  • A boxed set of Australian Native Bush Food - aniseed myrtle, bush tomato, cinnamon myrtle, lemon myrtle, mountain pepper, native basil, native sage, native thyme, pepperberry, peppermint gum, river mint, salt bush, sea parsley, strawberry gum, wattleseed. A boxed set of Australian Native Bush Food - aniseed myrtle, bush tomato, cinnamon myrtle, lemon myrtle, mountain pepper, native basil, native sage, native thyme, pepperberry, peppermint gum, river mint, salt bush, sea parsley, strawberry gum, wattleseed.
    Taste Australia

    A Taste of Australia

    A Taste of Australia Box Set contains 15 different ground or leaf bush herbs (4 to 8 grams of each from the following selection)  The boxes are assembled to order and therefore MAY not be despatched on the same day. Aniseed Myrtle, Bush...
    $33.00 (Inc. GST)
    $33.00 (Ex. GST)
  • Swagmans Salt
    Taste Australia

    Native Seasonings: Swagmans Salt

    Swagmans Salt is our blend of  Southern Ocean Sea Salt, Native Basil, Sea Parsley or White Kunzea (seasonally dependent), Native Thyme, Saltbush & Mountain Pepper.Use in breads, salsas, salad, tomato based dishes.The listed weight is the...
    $3.95 - $18.95 (Inc. GST)
    $3.95 - $18.95 (Ex. GST)
  • Desert Flakes Seasoning Native Seasonings: Desert Flakes
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    Native Seasonings: Desert Flakes

    Desert Flakes combines Saltbush, Sea Salt, Wattleseed, Lemon Myrtle, Mountain Pepper, Bush Tomato or Native Thyme or Native Basil, Aussie Pepper and garlic. To be used as seasoning, in sauces and casseroles or as a sprinkle over bread, meat, vegetables...
    $4.60 - $24.50 (Inc. GST)
    $4.60 - $24.50 (Ex. GST)
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