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Malvaceae>Brachychiton obtusilobus Kurrajong 10030145

Kingdom=Plantae

unranked=Angiosperms

unranked=Eudicots

unranked=Rosids

Order=Malvales

Family=Malvaceae

Genus=Brachychiton

Common name=Kurrajong

The roots of this tree are a life saving source of water and can be chewed raw.The clear sap is full of sugars and pleasant to eat raw, providing a energy boost in a survival situation.

The hairy yellow seeds contained in the pod is very pleasant eating and tastes similar to popcorn,The hairs are extremely irritating and must be totally burnt off before eating.

Do not let these hairs come into contact with your skin or inhale them use with extreme caution one mistake can cost you very dearly.

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Uploaded on October 24, 2010
Taken on October 3, 2010