Unlike the common named Spinifex (Triodia species) of the arid Australian interior this is a coastal grass which can grow to 1 metre in height and has broadish leaves. It can be also be found in Tropical Asia as well as Australia. In Australia it is common along the western and northern coasts in Western Australia, coastal Northern Territory and coastal Queensland.

Dunes near Kalbarri 9th September 2007

Added on 9th March 2012