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.
The species is native to the North Island, South Island, Kermadec Islands and Three Kings Islands in New Zealand. In Australia it has become naturalised in coastal areas of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania, to the extent that it is now classified as an environmental weed.n exposed situations, such as cliffs, it assumes a prostrate habit, while in more sheltered areas it can grow as a small tree up to 8 metres in height. It has thick and very glossy leaves which vary considerably in size, depending on exposure to the elements.