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 33 × 33 framed acrylic painting is part of an extended series of studies exploring the diversity of Australian fire adapted flora, and learning and appreciating Aboriginal languages and plant lore.
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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 33 × 33 framed acrylic painting is part of an extended series of studies exploring the diversity of Australian fire adapted flora, and learning and appreciating Aboriginal languages and plant lore.
Flat fee shipping, free delivery if you’re a local (calculated at checkout).
Framed in eucalyptus. Signed on the reverse by the artist.
