Kapok - After flowering green barrel-shaped fruits approximately 8cm long are produced. Australian aborigines used a bark and flower decoction which they drank for fevers
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Kapok - After flowering green barrel-shaped fruits approximately 8cm long are produced. Australian aborigines used a bark and flower decoction which they drank for fevers
DH-3343
Kapok - After flowering green barrel-shaped fruits approximately 8cm long are produced
Manning Gorge in the Kimberleys, Western Australia.
Cochlospermum fraseri
Australian aborigines used a bark and flower decoction which they drank for fevers. The mature hairy seeds were used for body decoration and stuffing for cushions. It flowers in the Dry Season at which time all leaves fall.
This species prefers rocky hill slopes and ridges.
Don Hadden
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Nature's Versatile Wonder - Kapok - More Than Just a Pretty Flower!
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. In this photo print, witness the incredible life cycle of DH-3343, also known as Kapok. From its vibrant green barrel-shaped fruits to its unique medicinal properties, this Australian aboriginal plant is truly remarkable. Once flowering season ends, these fascinating fruits emerge and grow up to 8cm long. But wait, there's more! Australian aborigines ingeniously used the bark and flower decoction of Kapok for fevers – talk about natural remedies! But that's not all; the mature hairy seeds of this plant were utilized for body decoration and even as stuffing for cushions. Who knew a humble seed could be so versatile? Photographed near Manning Gorge in Western Australia's Kimberleys region, it becomes evident that DH-3343 thrives on rocky hill slopes and ridges. Mother Nature sure knows how to pick her favorite spots! So next time you come across a kapok tree during your adventures Down Under, take a moment to appreciate its beauty and remember its rich history. This extraordinary plant proves that nature always has something surprising up her sleeve.
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