Grasses

Xanthorrhoea minor
​​​             Small Grass Tree
Descriptor
Stout perennial with underground woody trunk, branched underground. Foliage in an erect grassy tuft. Leaves arching. Flowers cream to yellow in terminal spike of dense fragrant flowers. May have multiple stems. 
Cultural knowledge
Food: nectar, young leaves and roots. Stems: light weapons
Ecological role
Bird attracting: nectar, insects. Butterfly attracting: nectar for butterflies
Height
0.6-1m
Width
50cm
Sun 
Full sun, semi shade 
Soil type
Well drained soils in heathy woodland and open forest
Flowering time
November-February

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