The Outback

Mulga trees are tough and clever—they have thin leaves and roots that reach deep underground to find water, even in Australia's driest deserts. They provide shade and homes for many desert animals like kangaroos and birds. Mulga trees are important to Aboriginal people who use their wood for making tools and their seeds as a source of food.

Mulga

Eucalyptus trees are giants of the outback, with tall trunks and leaves that give off a fresh smell after the rain. They provide homes for koalas and possums, and their leaves are used by Aboriginal people for medicine and healing. Eucalyptus trees are also important in preventing wildfires because their bark sheds easily, reducing the risk of flames spreading.

Eucalyptus

Desert Oaks are unique with their needle-like leaves that help them conserve water in the arid outback. They grow in sandy and stony areas, providing shade and shelter for desert creatures. Aboriginal people have long used their strong wood for making tools and their nuts as a source of food.

Desert Oak

Outback Plants

Ghost Gums are tall eucalyptus trees with smooth, white bark that shines in the moonlight, giving them their ghostly appearance. They grow in the central parts of Australia, providing shade and homes for many desert animals. Aboriginal people use their wood for making furniture and their leaves as food for animals like koalas.

Ghost Gums

Bush Tomatoes are small shrubs with tangy fruits that turn yellow or red when ripe. They grow in the dry desert regions of Australia and are an important food source for Aboriginal people. Bush Tomatoes are used in traditional cooking and ceremonies, where they add flavor and cultural significance to meals.

Bush Tomatoes

Spinifex Grass is like a spiky fortress protecting the desert floor. Its sharp leaves help it conserve water, making it well-suited to survive in Australia's harsh outback. Aboriginal people have used Spinifex Grass for thousands of years to make strong baskets and shelters. It also provides homes for small animals and insects.