Bunya nut
Bunya Nut
The Bunya Nut (Araucaria bidwillii), pronounced as /ˈbʌnjə nʌt/, is a large evergreen coniferous tree in the plant family Araucariaceae. The tree is native to southeastern Queensland with two small disjunct populations in northeastern Queensland's World Heritage listed Wet Tropics, and is culturally significant to several Aboriginal groups in the region.
Etymology
The term "Bunya" comes from the Aboriginal language of the area where the tree is native. The "nut" part of the name refers to the large edible seeds produced by the tree.
Description
The Bunya Nut tree can grow up to 30-45 meters tall. The leaves are flat, about 2-3 cm long and 2-3 mm broad. The seed cones are roughly spherical, large, 15-30 cm in diameter, and they disintegrate at maturity to release the large nuts.
Culinary Use
The Bunya Nut is a traditional food for Aboriginal people. The nuts can be eaten raw or cooked, and have a taste similar to chestnuts. They can be ground into a flour, used in baking, or boiled and used in a variety of dishes.
Related Terms
- Araucariaceae: The plant family to which the Bunya Nut tree belongs.
- Seed cone: The part of the tree where the Bunya Nuts are found.
- Aboriginal people: The indigenous people of Australia, for whom the Bunya Nut is a traditional food.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bunya nut
- Wikipedia's article - Bunya nut
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