Grass Trees of the Kalbarri. - a photo on Flickriver

            The common name for the Xanthorrhoea is Grass Tree or
Balga. Grass Trees/Balgas epitomise the Australian bush;
they’re beautiful, ancient, hardy, thrive in nutrient poor soils
and respond to wildfire by flowering profusely. The Grass Tree/Balga are important to Aboriginal people
across Australia. Grass Tree/Balga resin is traditionally used as glue in spear-making and in patching up water
containers. Whilst the flower spikes make fishing spear
shafts and firesticks; the tough seed pods are used as
cutting implements; and the flower’s nectar forms a sweet,
slightly fermented drink. This nectar also attracts a wide
variety of insects, birds and mammals. Once pollinated, the
flowers form a tough, pointed fruit capsule that’s typically
matt-black.  (fact sheet - City of Joondalup, Western Australia)
   

Taken on: January 16, 2020

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