An Australian tree that produces seeds in curved pods and was traditionally used by Aboriginal peoples for food and fiber.
From Australian Aboriginal languages, likely Dharug or related Sydney languages; the word refers to the distinctive curved seed pods that characterize this tree genus.
The currajong tree shows how Aboriginal peoples had sophisticated knowledge of hundreds of plant species—they knew exactly when to harvest the seeds, how to process them, and which seasons different parts were edible.
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