Grass Trees Western Australia – Xanthorrhoea preisii, Balga.

   / @lifeinthebush   Grass tree trunks are made from grass-like blades and are extremely slow growing. The plant has a multitude of benefits to animals in the bushland including humans - from shelter, to micro environments and food sources , learn more in this video. This video delves into numerous interesting facts about one of my favourite plants, Xanthorrhoea preisii, otherwise known as Balga or Grass Tree. Note: Botanically speaking Grass Trees are not 'true' grasses as they don't contain all the identifying features of true grass. The leave blades are very much grass like, hence why the term grass is used. FOLLOW / CONNECT WITH LIFE IN THE BUSH: www.lifeinthebush.com.au   / lifeinthebushkarenmaree     / life_inthebush