Hello beautiful souls! 
I’m looking for any wisdom, or guidance any of you wonderful people would have on the magical and spiritual properties of indigenous Australian trees and plants? If someone could point me in the right direction I am a dedicated student (sporadic practicener 
) who loves research!
I thank you all in advance and send .y gratitude and appreciation!
This is going to be a tough question to answer in a general sense because most of Western magical practice is based on European folklore and traditions. Now, that’s not to say that there isn’t any information out there, just that you’ll probably have to filter through a lot of information and look for sources closer to your home such as information from the Aboriginal People and how they view the world.
Another method would be to work directly with the spirit of the plant and learn from them.
I did a bit of digging online and found some websites that might be able to help you. I’m also going to tag in some Australian witches who might be able to help you out, too!
– @starborn & @TheMuslimWitch – (sorry for anyone I missed, these two are the first who come to mind)
→ Australian She-Oak Seed Pods: Symbolism, Myths, and Magickal Uses – Beckoning Broom
→ Druids Down Under: Native Tree Lore and Ogham
→ The 17 Most Popular Native Australian Trees
→ Illuminating Indigenous culture through plants | Pursuit by the University of Melbourne
I’m not sure what I can contribute, personally. Umm…
Australian Acacia! Look it up. It’s quite the spiritual tree. 
This will probably require some in-person visits to libraries and such since they’re very regional. But it’s a great idea. I second this one very much. 
Thank you for the resources, Megan. I will have to study these things, too. See what’s local to me. It would be great since I live right next to a park. 
I just know that I know nothing when it comes to Australian Indigenous trees and such, you know, since I’ve never been there or lived there! 
You’re welcome 
It’s pretty much all I’ve got, but hopefully it’s helpful in some form or another. We need more Australian witches (and S. Hemisphere witches in general) to share regional information. There’s also the whole subject of creating your own bioregional practice, but that’s a different subject lol
Oh my goodness @MeganB you have no idea how incredibly helpful your reply has been already!! Not only your links will be added to my list of resources, but
Is such a great idea I’m a little embarrassed I didn’t think of it but I’m way more grateful and appreciative then embarrassed so yay lol
@starborn I do believe I’ve come across an article or 2 spiritual journey’s and Acacias:wink:
Again I just want to say thank you for your help it is extremely appreciated!
I feel like I should’ve explained that a little more when I said it. And mentioned Zoe so it didn’t sound like I’m being sassy with you. Ah, man, my brain these days.
Anyway! It’s known as a DreaMTime making tree. People can use the bark to make such spiritual concoctions. But it’s very difficult, apparently. I don’t know.
At some point, some silly buggers (politicians) wanted to make the tree illegal. But you can imagine how hard it is to make a native tree illegal.
I’m in the same boat here.
Let’s share what we both find. 
I didn’t think you sounded sassy as all, I thought it was great and had a little giggle! Please don’t ever worry I’ll get offended, I might get confused, or misunderstand but I’m also not afraid to ask for clarification especially from such open minded people!
it can also be extremely dangerous unless you know what your doing, like you’ve been invited to learn by Australia’s First People, know what your doing. Again I’m assuming , but it’s worth somepre research for sure!
… It’s easier to hide or take the information regarding stuff or male it sound so dangerous there is no good that can come from it…
It’s a wonderful resource! Thank you.
Please do! I’d like to learn more.
If it weren’t illegal to send bits of plants to America, I’d buy clippings from y’all just to explore the Land Down Under and honor another part of Mother Nature. Customs frowns on bug infestations and invasive species. That may be why some of our pet bird populations are inbred to the point of early deaths from cancer.
Aww thank you! I’m glad I was able to help at least a little bit. A lot of people in witchcraft and occult spaces forget about learning from Indigenous People because of how heavily Euro-centric most Witchcraft spaces are. Bioregional practices are something I’m more interested in now, especially after living in so many different places! There’s a good book called The Witch at the Forest’s Edge by Christine Grace that talks about finding a practice that fits with your region. The book itself is about her specific tradition, but it’s got a lot of good information in it.
As I write in the attic of my forest cottage, snapping turtles slide through dark mud, and matted spots of fern and forb show where deer have bedded down. Limestone looks down from its steep outcroppings, releasing a trickle of spring water that has enjoyed the hospitality of stone on its endless journey. I am part of this community. My home here in the forest is one home among many. I dwell not on a lonely pedestal of culture above and against my other-than-human neighbors, but as one integral part of the neighborhood. To know my neighborhood, or my bioregion, is to gradually develop relationships that reflect the ecological reality, enrich the ecological systems, and empower my magic.
– The Witch at the Forest’s Edge by Christine Grace; Ch. 10: A Green and Local Craft
The rest of the chapter has a lot of good advice for learning about your bioregion, from native plant books all the way down to how the street layout affects the water table.
It’s okay! I thought you were making a joke It’s funnier now looking back at it after knowing more about it!
Ok so I just did a quick search but I’ll look more in depth when I’ve got time… I did find this link…
https://www.anbg.gov.au/gardens/visiting/exploring/aboriginal-trail/
After a quick glance I’ve saved it for my research time
And my wishlist grows longer.
Oh, that looks great! I’m going to have to tuck it away, too.
And during the day tomorrow, I’ll check what native plants I have growing in the area. 
I didn’t think to do it when I went on my walk earlier.