Yerrakwerre

Bush onion

A type of wild onion grass. It's edible bulbs are a popular food eaten cooked or raw.

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Nthekangkwerre errwanthepe apenke? Na, nyarte aynanthe apenkarle. Ayerrere ltemarle apeke yerrakwerrewe wenhe.

Where are you mob going?' 'No we are just going to the north or maybe west to get bush onions.'

Early artworks

Artist:

Phillip McCormack