Brachychiton populneus (Schott & Endl.) R.Br – Famine Foods

Brachychiton populneus (Schott & Endl.) R.Br

Uses

Black seeds eaten raw; taste like filbert.

[Compiler’s note:Irvine identifies this plant as Brachychiton quadrifida, however, no such Brachychiton specie has been so named. Other descriptive details all point to populneus.].

Additional Information

Vernaculars:
Australian Bottle Tree, Lacebark, kurrajong, Kurrajong

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