'Who planted them?': One of the outback's most unusual trees is a native wonder with remarkable features
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Against the dry, arid landscapes of west and central Australia, these trees not only catch your eye, but are a source of food and water and can point you in the right direction if you're lost.

Desert kurrajongs are trees found in the outback of Australia that serve as a source of food and water and can also be used as compasses.

The bark of a desert kurrajong can indicate which way is north.

Desert kurrajongs have shallow root systems that store water, allowing them to survive in arid environments.

The leaves of desert kurrajongs are used by wedge-tailed eagles to line their nests and hide their young.

Desert kurrajongs have a variety of uses for Aboriginal people, including as a source of food and bush medicine.

  • brave@aussie.zone
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    11 months ago

    I quite enjoyed this article. Well written by the author, and they spoke to academics and indigenous people. Great to get the perspective from both. I’m intrigued by yams now…