K is for Kurulbrang in Noongar language, more commonly known as Kangaroo Paw and the species Angiozanthos. Another fire-adapted plant, endemic to Noongar Country in South-Western WA, the Kurulbrang has amazing healing properties and has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Crushed leaves and roots were used as a poultice to treat wounds, infections, cuts, and burns, and the nectar and tubers were a food source.
When I moved to Australia from Aotearoa, I was deeply surprised that endemic plants were named after colonial explorers or given common English names, instead of the original, Aboriginal names that had been in use for tens of thousands of years. This work is part of an extended A-Z series exploring the diversity of Australian fire adapted flora, and learning and appreciating Aboriginal languages and plant lore.
This 33 × 33 framed mini acrylic painting is part of an A-Z series showing 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.
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Framed in eucalyptus. Signed on the reverse by the artist.
K is for Kurulbrang in Noongar language, more commonly known as Kangaroo Paw and the species Angiozanthos. Another fire-adapted plant, endemic to Noongar Country in South-Western WA, the Kurulbrang has amazing healing properties and has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Crushed leaves and roots were used as a poultice to treat wounds, infections, cuts, and burns, and the nectar and tubers were a food source.
When I moved to Australia from Aotearoa, I was deeply surprised that endemic plants were named after colonial explorers or given common English names, instead of the original, Aboriginal names that had been in use for tens of thousands of years. This work is part of an extended A-Z series exploring the diversity of Australian fire adapted flora, and learning and appreciating Aboriginal languages and plant lore.
This 33 × 33 framed mini acrylic painting is part of an A-Z series showing 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.
Flat fee shipping, free delivery if you’re a local (calculated at checkout).
Framed in eucalyptus. Signed on the reverse by the artist.
