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Grass Tree (Xanthorreoa australis)  Xanthorrhoea australis Click/tap to enlarge

Grass Tree (Xanthorreoa australis)

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''Xanthorrhoea australis'', the grass tree, austral grasstree or blackboy, is an Australian plant. It is the most commonly seen species of the genus ''Xanthorrhoea''. Its trunk can grow up to several metres tall and is often branched. In certain Aboriginal languages, it is called ''bukkup'', ''baggup'' or ''kawee''.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Aug 28, 2013. Captured Aug 28, 2013 12:07.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/664s
  • ISO400
  • 85mm