Wattle (Acacia) and its many uses
The Acacia, commonly referred to as wattle is a genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae. There are approximately 1,350 species of wattle, of which close to...
Category: Biomaterials
Kurrajong (Brachychiton) – Traditional Aboriginal usage, food & technology
The Kurrajong or Bottle tree as it is known in the United States (Brachychiton) is a tree which is native to eastern Australia. Its distribution ranges from Townsville in northern Queensland through to the...
Hard Yakka! Grass Tree Resin (Xanthorrhoea)
The Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea) is a genus of approximately 30 flowering plants endemic to Australia, which have traditionally been harvested by Koori people for a variety of uses, including the provision of food, drink,...
