Thysanotus juncifolius
| Fringe-lily | |
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| Fringe Lily at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Australia | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Lomandroideae |
| Genus: | Thysanotus |
| Species: | T. juncifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Thysanotus juncifolius (Salisb.) J.H.Willis & Court | |
Thysanotus juncifolius, known as the Fringe-lily is a perennial herb, endemic to Australia. The species name juncifolius refers to the “rush leaves”.[1]
Unlike the similar Thysanotus tuberosus it lacks basal leaves. Small leaves may be seen along the lower stems. The habitat is eucalyptus woodland or forest, as well as moist heath areas, often in thick undergrowth. It grows to around half a metre high.
Flowers form in spring and summer.[2] The three petaled flowers are mauve on a much branched inflorescence, with frilly edges. Flowers last only one day.[3] They are among the more colorful wildflowers in south eastern Australia. The fruiting capsule is around 4 mm in diameter.
References
- ↑ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 235
- ↑ "Thysanotus juncifolius". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ↑ http://www.waratahsoftware.com.au/wp_flora_lanecove_peaflowers.html#lillies-row-1
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