Grass trees

Xanthorrhoea australis (grass trees) in flower
Originally uploaded by flipsockgrrl

I've always admired the photographic symmetry of grass trees, but I found this photo even more impressive.
The spot is in the Brisbane Ranges and was burnt in the Yanakie fires in October 2006.It shows the restorative power of the grass trees and bracken fern, the flower spikes are particularly numerous and large.