 |
| Brunei $20 note with tapak kuda laut |
The Brunei currency notes feature flowers selected by the Treasury. The notes are plastic,very slippery and smooth. They often jump from one's feeble hand. They also don't stick together easily.
This $20 note features the pretty purple beach flowers known locally as tapak kuda laut.
It belongs to the same family as the kangkong, this plant is called Goat's Foot or beach morning glory in English.
This plant is found in the upper sandy beaches and can tolerate sea water and sea air.
Being very hardy it protects beaches.
In Australia, it is used by the Aborigines as poultice to cure sting ray and fish stings.
(Note: A superhero Steve Irwin was stung at his heart by a sting ray when he was filming for his tv series. May he rest in peace)
No comments:
Post a Comment