Spinifex

The spiny leaves of Tjanpi (Spinifex) are rolled into needles to conserve valuable moisture. Young plants are round. As a clump grows outwards the outer leaves take root. Eventually as the plant expands, the centre dies, producing rings. They look like lily pads from the air.

[Carole G]

Wonderful colours, and interesting facts.

[Babs]

Wow, so interesting and gorgeous colours.

[belinda]

Forget my comment about the colours in The Hill photo - THESE colours are amazing! The shape of these plants are quite a sight.

[Jerome]

very nice colors and comp

[Danette Thompson]

Very interesting and pretty

[Susiangelgirl]

@yorkshirekiwi @onewing @adayinmallacoota @jerome @danette Thanks for your lovely comments. This is one of my favourite shots of the trip. I didn't expect to see so much vegetation but there has been lots of rain there of late.