BUSH COCONUT

by Ralph
English Name (tree): Bloodwood
Scientific Name (tree): Eucalyptus opaca
English Name (coconut): Bush Coconut
Scientific Name (insect): Cysticoccus pomiformis
Arrernte Name: arrkirlpangkwerle
Luritja Name: yarrkinki

DESCRIPTION
A bush coconut is a fruit that grows on a tree that live on the hill. It is 4 metres high. It has got an insect in side of the fruit. You can eat the grub.

HABITAT
The bush coconut tree grows in all habitats, except in the very driest.

COLLECTING AND EATING
To collect the bush coconut you have to climb up the tree to get it. When you have got the coconut you have to crack it open with a big rock. When it is open you can eat the grub that's in side of the coconut.