Canvas Print : 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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Media ID 3738104
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21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the enchanting beauty of the Australian outback into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Kapok - After flowering" by Don Hadden. This stunning artwork captures the moment when the kapok tree, found in the Kimberleys of Western Australia, produces its green barrel-shaped fruits, approximately 8cm long. A traditional symbol of the Australian Aboriginal culture, the kapok tree has long been used for its medicinal properties, particularly in creating a bark and flower decoction for fevers. Add this captivating piece to your wall and let the natural charm of the Australian wilderness inspire you every day.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Nature's Versatile Wonder - Kapok - More Than Just a Pretty Flower!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. 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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