Thysanotus manglesianus
Kunth
Fringed lily
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Description
A twining perennial herb in the Asparagaceae family from warm temperate Western Australia, with tuberous roots and a mostly leafless annual stem that can reach 10-100 m, bearing solitary flowers with fringed petals.
Edible Uses
The tuberous roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
Thysanotus patersonii subsp. manglesianus (Kunth) Brittan
References (1)
- Plants and People in Mooro Country. Nyungar Plant use in Yellagonga Regional Park
