spinifex grass
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Spinifex is a type of grass found in Australia, belonging to the genera Spinifex and Triodia. These grasses are characterized by their spiny seeds or stiff, sharp leaves. One species, Spinifex hirsutus, is known as spiny rolling grass and has long, creeping stems that root at the joints, making it valuable for binding sand. Spinifex grass, specifically of the genus Triodia, grows between the dune crests in arid regions like the Simpson Desert.123
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