C is for Crotolaria cunninghamii, known as Mangarr to the Nyangumarta people. The common names include parrot pea and green bird flower, and the leaves were used in traditional medicine to treat infection.
This 20 x 20 mini acrylic on canvas painting is part of an A-Z series of studies exploring the diversity and beauty of Australian flora. The artist grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the project was an exercise in learning and appreciating Aboriginal language and plant lore, and learning more about Australian plant species.
Signed on the reverse by the artist.
C is for Crotolaria cunninghamii, known as Mangarr to the Nyangumarta people. The common names include parrot pea and green bird flower, and the leaves were used in traditional medicine to treat infection.
This 20 x 20 mini acrylic on canvas painting is part of an A-Z series of studies exploring the diversity and beauty of Australian flora. The artist grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the project was an exercise in learning and appreciating Aboriginal language and plant lore, and learning more about Australian plant species.
Signed on the reverse by the artist.