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Grass Tree

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

Genus: Xanthorrhoea

Species: australis

Main Flower Colour: White

Description

Grows on poor sandy or stony soils. Thick trunk carries wiry leaves usually over 1 metre long. Small flowers are arranged on a thick spike up to 3m long, held on a smooth, stiff bare stalk up to 1 metre long.

Identification

The main flower colour is white. Long flower spike and long wiry leaves. Often many plants flower simultaneously after fire.

Uses

The abundant nectar in flowers is food for many insects.

References

Native Trees and Shrubs of South Eastern Australia. Leon Costermans.

Created: 11 Feb 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 07 Sep 2015 - ExplorOz - David & Michelle

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Location

Bio Regions

Victorian Midlands (VIM), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Jarrah Forest (JAF), Avon Wheatbelt (AVW), Geraldton Sandplains (GES)

Region Specifics

Grampians NP, Victoria

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