Thysanotus exiliflorus
F. Muell.
Desert fringed lilies, Inland fringe-lily
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Summary
Source: WikipediaThysanotus exiliflorus, commonly known as desert fringed lily, is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family, and is endemic to inland Australia. It is a tufted perennial herb with spindle-shaped tubers, linear leaves that wither before flowering, flowers arranged in panicles, with lance-shaped sepals, oblong, fringed petals, six stamens and a curved style.
Description
Thysanotus exiliflorus is a perennial plant reaching 0.2 m (8 in) tall. Hermaphroditic flowers. Adaptable to light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils with mildly acidic, neutral, and basic soil pH. Grows in semi-shade (light woodland) or full light, preferring moist soil.
Edible Uses
None known.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Where It Grows
Tuber, Root,
Cultivation
193132
Other Uses
None known.
Other Information
Asparagaceae
Notes
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows in tufts. It has tuberous roots. It grows 20 cm high. The flowers are purple.
Also Known As
Walpa walpa, Warinkura
References (10)
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- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 81
- Low, T., 1991, Wild Food Plants of Australia. Australian Nature FieldGuide, Angus & Robertson. p 107
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- Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 113
- Morley, B.D., & Toelken, H.R., (Eds), 1983, Flowering Plants in Australia. Rigby. p 329
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