It takes the form of a domed spray of thin wiry grass leaves that emanate from a central trunk. From that centre will eventually sprout a 2m spear shaped flower that is covered in small creamy white and honey scented flowers. The trunk is not wood but just the leftover leaf bases - which is why it takes so long to grow. Grass trees are often very long-lived with some are estimated to be 350 to 450 years old. The main way to identify Xanthorrhoea is by looking at the cross-section of the leaves. In the case of X. australis the cross-section is a rough diamond shape, and the colour of the leaves is a bluish-green.

At a glance

Habitat Common in coastal and inland areas
Size Height: 3m Width: 1.8m
Origin Endemic
Distribution This species can be found in the states of New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria
Descriptions
Distribution
This species can be found in the states of New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria
Habitat
Common in coastal and inland areas
Size
Height: 3m Width: 1.8m
Common Name Austral Grass-Tree
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Endemic
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Classification

Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumCharophyta
ClassEquisetopsida
SubclassMagnoliidae
SuperorderLilianae
OrderAsparagales
FamilyXanthorrhoeaceae
GenusXanthorrhoea
SpeciesXanthorrhoea australis
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