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" Lantern bush

Meaning: Hope may blind me
Abutilon leucopetalum | Northern Territory

Tjirin-tjrinpa (Pit.) is found in dry, often rocky inland regions. Leaves have a heart-shaped base. Yellow hibiscus-like flowers appear mostly in winter and spring, but can sometimes appear endlessly, their bright color shining all year round. Used by Anangu children to make small toy spears. "

Holly Ringland , The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart


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Holly Ringland quote : Lantern bush<br /><br />Meaning: <b>Hope may blind me</b><br /><i>Abutilon leucopetalum</i> | Northern Territory<br /><br /><i>Tjirin-tjrinpa (Pit.) is found in dry, often rocky inland regions. Leaves have a heart-shaped base. Yellow hibiscus-like flowers appear mostly in winter and spring, but can sometimes appear endlessly, their bright color shining all year round. Used by Anangu children to make small toy spears.</i>