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Plants Found in our Rainforest

	Black Bean The black bean tree has a seed that is a reliable source of food that the Aborigines used to eat but only after they remove the toxic sap by soaking, leaching and roasting them. Then they eat them. The black bean grows from 15 to 20 Metres high. -Danielle, Yr 5, 1999 Drawing by Stephanie
Crows Nests Crows Nests grow high on trees. They are epiphytes, meaning they will not harm their host. They fill with water and animals rest in them and drink from them. -Hayley M,Yr 5,1999
	Stinging Trees Their leaves are covered with tiny hairs made from silica. If you touch the leaves the hairs pierce the skin and empty its acid-filled contents into your skin. You will feel intense stinging and throbbing. -Catherine, Yr 6, 1999 Drawing by Kassandra
Walking Stick Palm Long strings of fruit are produced each autumn by this elegant palm. The stem has been used for a strong, flexible walking stick with a decorative hand grip from the root crown. This rare palm is native to our area. -Telcha, Yr 5, 1999
	Daniel next to a young red cedar. In the past these trees grew to be very large.
Strangler Fig Drawing by Anthony
	Cunjevoi The cunjevoi is a poisonous plant with inedible, reddish fruits. It can be found in wet drained areas in the rainforest. -Kassandra, Yr 5, 1999 Drawing by Jenna
This large bracket fungi can grow on living or dead trees. They help decompose the wood. - Alex, Yr 5, 1999 Sketch by Alex
	Fungi can be found growing throughout our rainforest. They help decompose plant matter.