Patersonia fragilis
(Labill.) Asch. & Graebn.
Short purpleflag
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPatersonia fragilis, commonly known as swamp iris or short purple-flag, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a tufted perennial herb with linear, cylindrical leaves and pale violet to blue-violet flowers.
Description
A temperate herb in the Iridaceae family with edible rhizomes.
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Edible Uses
The rhizome is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania,
Synonyms
Gerosiris fragilis Labill.Patersonia glauca R. Br.
References (1)
- Edible and Useful Native Plants (off internet)
