After our fabulous cruise in the Lawn Hill Gorge we were taken on a walk through the National Park. (see map) Ange our ranger guide, pointed out all the different plants that the aboriginal people use for food, medicine and cleaning. Nearly every plant had a use although some were poisonous.
Poisonous red berries on the ground.
Edible fruit growing out of the trunk of the tree. They are bush figs.
We came to a pretty creek, which becomes a fierce, raging torrent in the tropical wet season.
The debris left after the summer rains swell the creek.
I don't know what bird we saw but caught it with a berry.
*FNQ = Far North Queensland
Maybe that the berries are on the ground uneaten is an indication they are poisonous. I'm starting to feel a bit nervous about crocodiles now.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, what a beautiful hike. I bet you slept well that night.
ReplyDeleteDiane your nature is very interesting but you should know what is eadible
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, especially the one of the fallen leaves and berries. I haven't been north of the Daintree I must admit and had to look up Lawn Hill NP, which I see also has an Aboriginal name. A friend of ours goes on an annual archeological dig to Riversleigh which looks to be nearby..
ReplyDeleteyes we visited the fossil site. It is 4 posts back.
DeleteOk sorry I clearly haven't been following often enough
DeleteNo need to apologise that happens to all of us. Can't be blogging 24/7
DeleteGreat post - more places to add to my bucket list!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Wow, that looks almost like a jungle !
ReplyDeleteThat photo of the bird with the berry is great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots Diane, love the reflection image! That's the thing in the bush, you have to know exactly what is and what isn't safe to eat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots Diane, love the reflection image! That's the thing in the bush, you have to know exactly what is and what isn't safe to eat.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun sometimes to go with a guide and find out all this stuff you didn't know? Great shots and sounds like a fabulous trip!
ReplyDeleteAustralia has such unusual and beautiful trees and plants. It is good to have a ranger tell you what they are are and how they are used. I am finding out here thta many beautiful wildflowers can also be poisonous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic walk and the creek is so beautiful Love the photo of the bird with the berry
ReplyDeleteThat creek!!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect "croc" habitation and the scrub must have been a wonderful
haven for feral pigs.
I hope the area is patrolled by rangers???
Very interesting report.
Colin
What amazing photos
ReplyDeleteI really like the unusual tree trunks and one has berries! All the photos are beautiful, fun times
ReplyDeleteInteresting photos and a knowledgeable guide is essential.
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