On my journey to central Australia I was shown this most beautiful tree which has now become my favourite tree of all time. The Batwing Coral Tree, or Flame Tree... the same flame tree that Cold Chisel sang about. Not only does this tree have a name that is both descriptive and poetic (two things that sadly don't often go hand in hand anymore) but beautiful ginko-like leaves and red seeds that the aboriginal women use to make intricate cerimonial jewellery.
A portrait painted on the homeward road from Finke Gorge...
love
ReplyDelete