Spaniard

February 2012

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February 2012

Description: Individual plants may be up to 90cm in diameter and half as high, and consist of sharp spines, all pointing out from the centre. In young plants the spines are grass-like and not so stiff. Yellow flowers may also be present, located on long, strong stems. Season: There is no `season` for speargrass as […]

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