🌿 Kimberley Bush Food – Edible Plants of the Kimberley Region of Western Australia
Discover the remarkable edible plant knowledge of one of Australia's most unique and remote regions.
Kimberley Bush Food by Madison King and John Horsfall is an extensive illustrated reference documenting more than 350 species of plants and fungi traditionally gathered and used by Indigenous peoples throughout the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Across approximately 600 pages, the book brings together photographs, identification information, traditional uses, nutritional information, where species may be found and methods historically used to prepare them for consumption.
Whether you're interested in Australian bush food, Indigenous knowledge, native plants, remote-area living or preparedness, this is a substantial reference for building a deeper understanding of the natural resources of the Kimberley.
📖 KEY FEATURES
✅ Documents 350+ species of plants and fungi
✅ Focused specifically on the Kimberley region of Western Australia
✅ Includes colour images to accompany species information
✅ Explores traditional Indigenous uses of Kimberley bush foods
✅ Covers nutritional information and preparation methods
✅ Provides information about where different species may be found
✅ Approximately 600 pages of detailed reference material
✅ Valuable resource for bush food, botany and Australian natural-history enthusiasts
🌱 WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE
Kimberley Bush Food goes well beyond a basic plant-identification guide.
For the species covered, the authors explore subjects including:
🌿 Plant and fungi identification
📸 Colour photographic references
🍃 Traditional bush food uses
🥣 Preparation for consumption
📍 Where species may be found
🥗 Nutritional characteristics
🧭 Traditional knowledge associated with Kimberley bush foods
The result is a comprehensive reference that helps preserve and share knowledge associated with plants and fungi that have formed part of life in the Kimberley for generations.
🧭 WHY PREPPERS WILL VALUE THIS BOOK
Preparedness isn't only about storing equipment and supplies — knowledge is one of the most valuable resources you can carry.
Understanding the Australian environment, recognising native species and learning how people have historically sourced food from the land can provide valuable context for anyone interested in self-reliance and remote-area preparedness.
Ideal for:
✅ Australian preparedness libraries
✅ Bush food enthusiasts
✅ Remote-area travellers
✅ Campers and hikers
✅ 4WD and outback travellers
✅ Homesteaders and off-grid households
✅ Native plant enthusiasts
✅ Students of Australian botany
✅ People interested in Indigenous Australian bush-food knowledge
✅ Survival and self-reliance education
📚 BOOK DETAILS
Title: Kimberley Bush Food: Edible Plants of the Kimberley Region of Western Australia
Authors: Madison King & John Horsfall
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Format: Paperback
Pages: Approximately 600
Internals: Full colour
Dimensions: Approximately 228 × 159mm
Weight: Approximately 1kg
ISBN: 9781760802202
Published: 2023
Language: English
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This book is supplied as an educational and reference resource. Correct identification of wild plants and fungi is critical, and some species can be toxic or harmful if incorrectly identified, prepared or consumed.
Do not consume a wild plant or fungus unless its identity and suitability for consumption have been established with confidence. Do not rely on a single photograph or characteristic for identification.
Always respect Traditional Owner knowledge, cultural protocols, private property, protected areas and applicable laws or collection restrictions when accessing or gathering native plants.
The inclusion of traditional uses within the book should not be interpreted as medical advice or as a recommendation to use any plant or fungi species to diagnose, treat or prevent a medical condition.
🌿 BUILD KNOWLEDGE INTO YOUR PREPAREDNESS
350+ species • Full-colour reference • Kimberley focused • Australian bush-food knowledge
