Summary Desert kurrajongs, the compass and water trees of the outback - ABC News www.abc.net.au
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Desert kurrajong trees in the Australian outback are visually striking and serve as a source of food and water, while also acting as compasses and adapting to the desert environment with shallow root systems.
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- Desert kurrajongs are trees found in the outback of Australia that serve as a source of food and water and can also be used as compasses.
- The bark of a desert kurrajong can indicate which way is north.
- Desert kurrajongs have shallow root systems that store water, allowing them to survive in arid environments.
- The leaves of desert kurrajongs are used by wedge-tailed eagles to line their nests and hide their young.
- Desert kurrajongs have a variety of uses for Aboriginal people, including as a source of food and bush medicine.
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Desert kurrajong trees in the Australian outback are visually striking and serve as a source of food and water. They can act as compasses and have adapted to the desert environment with shallow root systems.
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Desert kurrajong trees in the outback of Australia are not only visually striking with their bright green leaves and manicured foliage, but they also serve as a source of food and water. These trees can even act as compasses, with their
Desert kurrajongs are able to grow new leaves in late spring, and they lose leaves to prevent water loss during the dry season. They can also perform photosynthesis through their trunk and branches, allowing them to survive without leaves. The palo
Desert kurrajongs, also known as Brachychiton gregorii, have shallow root systems that can extend up to 30 meters away from the tree. These trees have successfully adapted to the desert environment despite originating from tropical regions. A
Desert kurrajongs, a rare deciduous tree in arid central west Australia, have leaves that resemble an emu foot. They provide shade canopy and their seeds are often eaten or used to make bread. The trees have a shallow root system