Grevillea Banksii is a native Australian plant known for its sweet nectar and bright flowers. Indigenous Australians have traditionally sipped the nectar straight from the flowers or mixed it with water to make a sweet, refreshing drink. The flowers can also be eaten raw or used in syrups, jams, and sauces. After flowering, the plant produces seeds that can be roasted to reduce bitterness. These roasted seeds can then be ground into flour for making breads, pancakes or pastes.
Grevillea banksii leaves can be made into herbal teas to help with colds or fevers or used to wrap food when cooking to add flavour. Some Aboriginal groups use the leaves to treat wounds, cuts or swelling. While this plant is mostly used for food, it also has important medicinal uses and has been valued for both its flavour and healing properties by Aboriginal people for generations.
