Soft spinifex, Gummy Spinifex
Triodia pungens
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass which forms loose tussocks. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 0.3-2.3 m high. The tussocks are 2 m across. The flowering stems are 20-100 cm high. The flowers are green and purple. The seed heads are pyramid shaped.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on a wide range of soils. It grows in the tropics and subtropics. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are ground to make damper.
Edible parts
Stalks, cereal