Thysanotus thyrsoideus
Baker
Fringed lily
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Description
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It has tuberous roots. It grows 15-35 cm high. The flowers are purple.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It grows in warm temperate places. It can grow in peaty, sandy, gravelly or clay soils. It can tolerate some moisture.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 50 Thysanotus species mostly in Australia. Also put in the family Laxmanniaceae.
References (3)
- Bindon, P., 1996, Useful Bush Plants. Western Australian Museum. p 252
- Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 35
- Zola, N., & Gott, B., 1992, Koorie Plants Koorie People. Koorie Heritage Trust. p 44
