Using Bush Plants A Guide to the Western Region NSW |
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| Author:
| Dawson, Aileen |
| ISBN: | 978-0-6481266-0-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2017 |
| Publisher: | Clark & Mackay
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| Book Format: | Spiral bound |
| List Price: | AUD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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I wonder what that bush plant can be used for?This is the question which motivated a 40-year journey by Aileen Dawson: finding out just what ¿that plant¿ can be used for. In looking for answers, much more information turned up than just Bush Tucker. So yes, it answered: Can it be eaten? But also: Can it help me to find water in this semi-arid region? Can it be used instead of soap?It is the sort of question that the Aboriginals asked. It was asked by the early settlers who actively...
More DescriptionI wonder what that bush plant can be used for?This is the question which motivated a 40-year journey by Aileen Dawson: finding out just what ¿that plant¿ can be used for. In looking for answers, much more information turned up than just Bush Tucker. So yes, it answered: Can it be eaten? But also: Can it help me to find water in this semi-arid region? Can it be used instead of soap?It is the sort of question that the Aboriginals asked. It was asked by the early settlers who actively used bush plants to supplement bought goods ¿ as well as modern travellers, fisherpeople, bush walkers and all those with an interest in bush plants.