Triodia (plant)
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Triodia is a large genus of hummock grass endemic to Australia. The species of this genus are known by the common name spinifex, although they are not a part of the coastal genus Spinifex. Many soft-l
Triodia hummock grassland
A controlled burn of Triodia (1989), CSIRO
Bush bread
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Bush bread, or seedcakes, refers to the bread made by Aboriginal Australians by crushing seeds into a dough that is then baked. The bread is high in protein and carbohydrate, and forms part of a balan
Triodia (plant)
…Aboriginal Australians. Several species were (and are) used extensively as materials for basket weaving. The seeds were collected and ground to make seedcakes. Spinifex resin was an important adhesive used in spear-making. Burning spinifex produces a strong black smoke, and smoke signals made in this way were…
Damper being prepared in hot coals
An Aboriginal millstone, vital in making flour or pastes for bread. Some Aboriginal groups call it "mother and child".