Family:
Poaceae
Triodia scariosa
Porcupine Grass
Other Names: Southern Porcupine Grass, Spinifex
Regional Subspecies: T. s. subsp. scariosa, T. s. subsp. yelarbonensis
Habit:
Perennial that forms tussocks and hummocks, with folded and blade pointed leaves. Flowers in response to rain (Sep-Dec).
Habitat & Site Preference:
Collect seed Dec-Mar. No after-ripening period, highly viable when surface sown or lightly covered.
Seed Collection & Propogation:
Dec to Mar. No after-ripening period and highly viable when surface sown or given a light cover.
Values & Uses:
Numerous threatened species and ecosystems are reliant on this foundation species, such as emu, grasswrens and small mammals. First Nations People valued this plant for its resin.