Atnyeme
Witchetty Bush
Acacia kempeana
Atnyeme-le tyape atnyematye arne artekerre-le aneme, tyerrtye-le tnyeme-le arlkwentye akngerre ntarnge arlke.
The Witchetty Bush is famous for providing year-round large, tasty grubs in the roots that are dug up, cooked and eaten. Extremely rich in protein and fat, this is a staple food in Central Australia. Straight pieces of wood are also used as walking sticks and to build humpys.
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