Mamadha (Native Cherry)

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Warren Foster shares a Creation story about how the Mummuda (big sister) or native cherry came to be. He explains how Yuin people see it as sacred plant but the settlers see it as a parasite. Warren talks through the uses of the plant.

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Custodian Name Warren Foster
Location Filmed in Wallaga Lake, NSW
Length 0:02:15
Copyright 2025
Topic Country & Environment
Category Plants

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