(n.) A genus of chiefly Australian grasses, the seeds of which bear an elastic spine. S. hirsutus (black grass) and S. longifolius are useful as sand binders. S. paradoxusis a valuable perennial fodder plant. Also, a plant of this genus.
SPINIFEX
Meaning of SPINIFEX in English
Webster's English dictionary. Английский словарь Webster. 2012