Australian Bottle Tree

You are purchasing 1 packet of 5 seeds.

Brachychiton Populneus, Bottle Tree, or Kurrajong is used as

• Shade and fodder: This tall evergreen tree can be used as shade and fodder for stock in drought-prone areas.

• Bush food: The seeds can be eaten raw or roasted, and are also ground to make cakes or used as an extender in flour.

• Fiber: The tree's fiber can be used to make twine for bandages, nets, and dilly bags.

• Medicinal properties: The plant has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities, and has been used to treat bacterial skin infections.

• Moisture: The soft bark can be carved into reservoir-like structures.

• Vegetable: The swollen carrot-like taproot is a nutritious vegetable.

• Edible gum: The gum is also edible.