Indigenous plants and animals of the Upper Murray

This booklet, prepared by DDAC, aims to increase awareness and understanding of culturally significant plants in the Upper Murray region among Aboriginal groups and the wider community. It also aims to foster an appreciation of the roles that certain animals play in the recovery of the land, following fires. While not intended to be a comprehensive guide to ‘bushtucker’, it provides an overview of the different types of plants that were traditionally used for food, implements, tools, or medicinal purposes.
It is important to note that some species have multiple uses but, in this booklet, they are listed under a key plant part. The booklet also highlights the important role animals play in shaping the environment, and so, totemic species and those that provide significant functional roles in the recovery of ecosystems are presented. The species listed in this booklet are not restricted to the Upper Murray region, with many having broader distributions in south-eastern Australia. The publication is also not intended to provide detailed accounts on how plants were prepared.