This native groundcover is commonly known as spinifex.
Triodia marginata is described as a "monocot" in the Poaceae family.
Flagged as a potential locally significant species in the Fraser Coast Region. In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is classified as Least Concern. Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.
Very unommon in the Fraser Coast region. An outlying reccord at Burrum Heads which is an unusual coastal location for this predominantly inland species (Peter Young).
It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census and is listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in Queensland Herbarium Wildlife Online.
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Fraser Coast distribution based on unverified field reports.
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