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Triodia is a large genus of hummock grass endemic to Australia. The species of this genus are known by the common name spinifex , although they are not a part of the coastal genus Spinifex . [ 1 ] Many soft-leaved Triodia species were formerly included in the genus Plectrachne . [ 3 ]
Spinifex is a genus of perennial coastal plants in the grass family. [2] [3] [4] [5]They are one of the most common plants that grow in sand dunes along the coasts of Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, with the ranges of some species extending north and west along the coasts of Asia as far as India and Japan. [6]
Spinifex littoreus is a species of flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae. [1] The species is similar to Spinifex longifolius . [ 2 ] It is native to tropical and subtropical areas of Asia and Australia.
Spinifex resin is a gum coating of some species of spinifex grasses. This sticky resin was traditionally used as an adhesive in tool making by Aboriginal Australians . Many species of spinifex are extremely resinous, to the extent that resin may drip down the stems and leaves on hot days, and large residual lumps of resin often may be seen at ...
Triodia pungens, commonly known as soft spinifex, is a species of grass native to northwestern Australia. [1] The plant is currently being researched due to its resinous properties as a Termite timber coating. [ 2 ]
Triodia scintillans, the sparkling spinifex, or salt and vinegar chips spinifex [2] is a species of grass in the genus Triodia. It tastes like salt and vinegar potato chips . [ 1 ] [ 3 ]
Triodia basedowii, commonly known as lobed spinifex, is a species of tussock-forming grass-like plant found in Australia. It occurs on sandy plains and small hills and dunes of bare red sand. Green to purple flowers are displayed from long scapes at any time of the year, emerging from the short and dense foliage growing no more than 1.3 meters ...
Spinifex Arts Project, an art centre in Tjuntjuntjara community, Western Australia; Spinifex Gum, an Australian musical group; Spinifex hopping mouse, a mouse native to the central and western Australian arid zones; Spinifex pigeon (Geophaps plumifera), a bird found in Australia; Spinifex Press, Australian book publisher; Spinifex resin, a type ...