Triodia pungens
Gummy Spinifex, Soft Spinifex
Also known as: Festuca viscida (Roem. & Schult.) F.Muell. +6 more
- Festuca viscida (Roem. & Schult.) F.Muell.
- Sieglingia pungens (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Triodia pungens f. microstachya Domin
- Triodia pungens var. linearis N.T.Burb.
- Triodia pungens var. parvidentata N.T.Burb.
- Triodia viscida Roem. & Schult.
- Triodia vulnerans Domin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Triodia pungens (commonly known as Gummy Spinifex or Soft Spinifex) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia