Cassia notabilis F. Muell.

Uses

Australia (Western Australia. Great Sandy Desert). Tubers  The Pintubi and Gugadja language-speaking groups eat the roots which are fibrous, difficult to prepare, and are generally used in times of drought. Found in sand plains.

Additional Information

Vernaculars:
Wirduga

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