Spinifex
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Spinifex is any species of various clump-forming, perennial Australian grasses, growing in arid regions and having awl-shaped, pointed leaves. Unlike the plants of genus Triodia, Spinifex species are found only in wet habitats along coastal oceans. It is often planted coastal snow drifts to bind sand along the seashore.
The term "Spinifex" also refers to porcupine grass, any of a group of spiny-leaved, tussock-forming grasses of genus Triodia native to inland Australia.
At Sydney Grammar School, Australia, 2005 saw the formation of a rock band in 3rd form (of 2005) named The Spinifex, consisting of Angus Gardiner (bass/vocals), Ben Bailey (drums), Max Chalmers (guitar).James Ulrick is associated with the band in that he manages them. He has also been called by anonomous band members, to be their inspiration for composing music. They hope to play at the upcoming Grammarpalooza concert, and at lunchtime at Grammar in the next lunchtime rock concert. They are currently working on their first album, called 'In the Grass'. This is a pun as the word [[Spinifex]] is also a type of grass. The album is due in 2007.
Wikipedia would like to wish good luck to Spinifex in their upcoming concerts.
Quotes
"Piss off Ulrick, get ur own band. And while ur at it, get urself a haircut"
See also
- Spinifex People
- Komatiite; ultramafic rock exhibiting spinifex texture
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