spinifex

Etymology
From (genus name), from  +  (from ).



Noun

 * 1) Any of numerous species of grass in genus, growing in sand dunes.
 * 2)  Any of several spiny grass species of the genus Triodia, endemic to arid outback Australia.

Derived terms

 * buck spinifex
 * spinifexbird
 * spinifex pigeon
 * spinifex termite
 * spinifex termite

Translations

 * Gooniyandi: nyirri
 * Maori: turikākoa
 * Pitjantjatjara: tjanpi, tjiri

Adjective

 * 1)  Composed of dendritic plates, which present as the scored texture of bundled, spine-like structures typical of komatiites.