MULGA APPLE

by Ralph
English Name (tree): Mulga
English Name (apple): Bush Apple, Mulga Apple
Scientific Name (tree): Acacia aneura
Arrernte Name (apple): taltyekwerlye
Arrernte Name (tree): irtetye
Luritja Name (apple): takuturru
Luritja Name (tree): kurrku, wanari

DESCRIPTION
The bush apple grows on the mulga tree and it can be seen hanging down. The mulga is a big tree that grows out and has lots of branches.

HABITAT
It grows in woodlands and on the sides of hills. The soil is usually sandy.

COLLECTING AND EATING
The part that is eaten is a little round green fruit with spikes on it. You have to climb up the tree to collect the bush fruit. You can eat it straight off the tree without cooking it. You can peel the spikes off the fruit by using a knife.