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Plants of Our Country brings together First Nations plant knowledge, language, and art in a richly illustrated guide to the plants of West Arnhem Land. Documenting more than 100 plant species, the book shares plant names across multiple Indigenous languages, alongside stories of how plants are used on Country for food, medicine, fibre, tools, timber, and cultural practices.
Combining botanical information with generations of traditional ecological knowledge, this unique publication celebrates the deep connection between people, plants, language, and Country. Featuring original artworks by Graham Balang Rostron, as well as photographs and plant descriptions, it serves as both a valuable cultural resource and practical field guide.
Features
• Documents more than 100 plant species from West Arnhem Land
• Combines First Nations knowledge, language, art, and botany
• Includes plant names across nine Indigenous languages
• Features original artworks by Graham Balang Rostron
• Includes plant photographs and descriptions
• Explores traditional uses of plants for food, medicine, tools, fibre, timber, and more
• A valuable cultural resource and practical field guide
Product Details
Authors
Margaret Carew, Carolyn Coleman, and Gary Fox (on behalf of the people of West Arnhem Land)
Artist
Graham Balang Rostron
ISBN
978-3-904144-98-8
Format
Paperback
Pages
199
Publisher / Distributor
Koeltz Botanical Books / NOKOMIS / Bininj Kunwok Regional Language & Culture Centre
Published
2026
Category
First Nations Culture | Australian Native Plants | Botany | Indigenous Knowledge | Environmental Studies