Bush Spinifex designed by Geraldine Riley

Dreamtime Story Behind the Design

Bush Spinifex designed by Geraldine Riley

Spinifex in a species of grass that is found in wet areas usually of the coasts. The grass is native to Australia and grows about 30cm tall. The roots of spinifex grass are very strong and go quite deep into the earth. The edges of spinifex are sharp and can produce cuts if you grab them forcefully. If you live on the coast you may have seen spinifex grass before, it is the grass before, it is the grass that sits on top of the sand dunes at the beach. Spinifex can also be found along the coast of other places alike New Zealand and New Caledonia.

Spinifex grass is important as it stops sand blowing away. The powerful roots keep the sand in place. Spinifex is often deliberately planted on the front dunes to stop the beaches from eroding (wearing away).