Garke Wood

About

Common Names

Garke Wood / Aic Garke (Waejir)

Classification

Flowering Shrub

Description

A tightly branched shrub found in forested areas with flowers forming white seven petalled stars, 2-3 cm diameter, with blue button centres.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

• Antiseptic - The bark of this bush can be reduced to an antiseptic powered which is commonly used to treat the bites from Garke.
• Sedative - A tea brewed from the flowers makes a useful sedative.

Other

History

Cultural

Religious