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Posted on April 22, 2019July 23, 2022 by Flinders Ranges Field Naturalists

Spinifex

There are several species of Triodia (locally referred to as Spinifex) in the Flinders Ranges. They are commonly seen on rocky slopes. As Spinifex ages and expands, the older central parts of the plant die off leaving a crescent shape which provides a shelter for kangaroos.

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