Blossom from Kapok Tree (Cochlospermum franseri)
During the dry season bright yellow flowers are produced while the tree is still leafless. The fruit is initially green, but ages to light brown in early summer when it opens to release many kidney shaped seeds surrounded by a mass of white cottony fibres. The fibres were used in the past for body decoration during ceremonies. The roots of young Kapok saplings were eaten and the green seed pods were broken open and used as an antiseptic for skin infections. The young stems were also used as fire sticks.
Bottlebrush overhanging creek
Tiny white egg cases attached to rocks, waiting for the next wet season and flood waters
Yabbies in the creek
Young Grass trees
Possibly an Oleander?
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