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Grass-trees aren't grasses, and they're not really trees either - they're ever so remotely related to Asparagus but are in a different plant family (Xanthorrhoeaceae). The 28 species comprise the genus Xanthorrhoea, which is naturally confined to Australia.
Grass-tree flowers produce nectar prolifically, and many birds, insects and mammals feed on the nectar.
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Xanthorrhoea resinosa
Xanthorrhoea resinosa
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
Scaly-breasted Lorikeet		 Rainbow Lorikeet
Rainbow Lorikeet		 Zodiac Moth (Alcides metaurus) upperside
Zodiac Moth (Alcides metaurus) upperside		 Zodiac Moth (Alcides metaurus) underside
Zodiac Moth (Alcides metaurus) underside		 Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)
Northern Forest Grass-tree (Xanthorrhoea johnsonii)

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Nirvan Hope22-Feb-2018 01:24
I don't know how I missed this whole excellent gallery! (glad I asked the right question!) Especially great to see the lorakeets and moth feeding.
Esa Ervasti06-May-2014 11:47
Great work Don. I hope you keep us updated of the wonders of this family.
Fabienne16-May-2013 19:27
C'est une très belle série et vos images sont joliment composées.
Les sujets choisis sont magnifiques.
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