Brachychiton populneus nhimin (Gaamilaraay) Kurrajong
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10-20m x 6m
Fl. Spring-Summer
Widespread inland tree
Large spreading tree with dark green shiny leaves and small cream tubular flowers which hang in bunches towards the ends of the branches. The yellow seed which was roasted and eaten by Aborigines is held in large woody follicles. Care must be taken when removing seed as they are covered in fine irritable hairs. Frost and drought hardy. Adaptable to most soils. Bush gardens, windbreaks. The leaves are used as fodder during drought.
Fl. Spring-Summer
Widespread inland tree
Large spreading tree with dark green shiny leaves and small cream tubular flowers which hang in bunches towards the ends of the branches. The yellow seed which was roasted and eaten by Aborigines is held in large woody follicles. Care must be taken when removing seed as they are covered in fine irritable hairs. Frost and drought hardy. Adaptable to most soils. Bush gardens, windbreaks. The leaves are used as fodder during drought.