More Wiradjuri Bush Tucker, Garradyang (Kurrajong Tree,) Garradyang is a slow growing, but impressive tree, up to 20 metres tall, closely related to the spiritual Boab (Adansonia gregorii) from Northern Australia. The wood is fire resistant. Large pods full of seeds are produced throughout much of the year, depending on the season. The seeds can be ground and added to hot water, giving a coffee-like taste and smell. Young stems, leaves and roots are eaten raw. The bark can be used to make string and rope due to its fibrous nature and used to make dilly bags, fishing nets and fishing lines. The bark is stripped and soaked for three days in water and then chewed to make it more flexible. The resin oozing from the tree can also be used for tool and implement making. Aboriginal people also use Garradyang as medicine. One picture shows my impression of a Kurrajong seed pod that I made from a melting a vinyl record and putting a clock in it and the other picture shows a mature Kurrajong Tree. Info from Wiradjuri Plant Use in the Murrumbidgee Catchment.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:52:46 +0000
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