Pernicious anemia, folate deficiency, and liver disease can cause megaloblastic anemias, in which the cells are bigger and fatter than normal. Classic iron deficiency, on the other hand, gives you little, pale cells. A peek at a smear is useful.
Santalum Acuminatum or the Quandong. The Quandong is a truly unique native Australian fruit. Found in the arid and semi-arid regions of all Australian mainland states, Quandong trees have been classified as belonging to the santalum genus of plants.Ideally adapted to arid environments, the Santalum Acuminatum species is known to be a semi-parasitic plant.ustralian people often refer to Quandongs as the Wild Peach, Desert Peach or Native Peach. Quandongs have a vitamin C content higher than oranges and and almost certainly saved many early Australian explorers from scurvy. Quandong fruit can be dried and frozen for 8 years or more, without losing any flavour whatsoever.
IMPERIAL MANDARIN (Citrus reticulata âImperial). Australiaâs most popular grown commercial mandarin, also ideal for the backyard producing excellent quality fruit. They are medium to large in size, easy to peel, juicy and a great strong flavour, with a few seeds.Fruit ripens late autumn, into early winter. A strong growing tree, with upright growth.MPERIAL MANDARIN (Citrus reticulata âImperial). Australiaâs most popular grown commercial mandarin, also ideal for the backyard producing excellent quality fruit. They are medium to large in size, easy to peel, juicy and a great strong flavour, with a few seeds.