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Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve / Wurre |
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One of Central Australia’s iconic images,
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is a unique region, that despite the harsh dry environment,
have plants that are adapted to the region’s arid conditions. |
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Rainbow Valley Flora Images
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Parakeelya Calandrinia balonensis, known locally as Parrikilya or Parakeelya.
This is a succulent plant, native to Central Australia. The local Aborigines
traditionally have eaten the leaves raw or steamed. The roots were also steamed,
whilst the seeds are ground to a paste and eaten. The species of Calandrinia
balonensis occur in New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia and
Western Australia. |
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