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.
Tamarillo. This juicy fruit was first introduced to New Zealand by Asia in the late 1800s, and is a relative of the potato, eggplant, pepper and tomato plant. Also called the tree tomato, the tamarillo dates back to the Incas as a staple diet food.otatoes have been a staple of many cultures for hundreds of years, and New Zealand is no different. Often called spuds, potatoes came to the islands from the British and have been a staple grown in New Zealand since around 1880.