Not a wildflower you'd want to pick - this Spiny Headed Mat Rush (Lomandra Longifolia) really does have big spines! Recently popular as a pot plant.

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In spite of its spines, the Spiny Headed Mat Rush has become quite popular as a pot plant - I suspect because it's very low maintenance.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Hochkins Ridge Flora reserve in Croydon North, Victoria
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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