Rainforest fruit genetics confirm ancient Aboriginal pathways

Research from The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s Evolutionary Ecology team combines cultural and scientific knowledge to reveal plant stories from the past. Genetic studies of Castanospermum australe (the black bean) discovered that its unexpected distribution pattern in NSW is the result of humans deliberately dispersing this tree to new places. Learn more

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Aboriginals were way more advanced than we give them credit for. Nice documentary. Do some more.

[@07FreshMaker]

hippyhater1 Definitely! Mistical amazing culture

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I have a Morten Bay Chestnut tree in my yard with the big pods. I had no idea, this is interesting thanks.

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Roast for 4 hrs the mash it up and wash it under running water for 24 hrs

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Megafauna

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