Gumbi Gumbi Pittosporum angustifolium

APPEARANCE : Gumbi Gumbi (Gumby Gumby, Western Pittosporum, Berrigan, Bitter Bush, Cattle Bush, Cheesewood, Native Willow) is also called a Native Apricot. Gumby Gumby is a rare member of the botanical family Pittosporum. It is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. Whilst six varieties can be found in the state of Queensland alone, it is wise to be careful when harvesting Gumby Gumby leaves as some of the varieties are toxic and only a few have a good, aromatic taste and are beneficial. Pittosporum angustifolium is a slow-growing plant that can reach 10 m in height. It has pendulous (weeping) branches. The small creamish yellow tubular flowers have a pleasant scent. Flowering occurs from late winter to mid spring.