Twining Fringe-lily

Thysanotus patersonii

Plant Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A climbing or prostrate plant with a thin twining green stem. Purple flowers with fringed feather-like petals. Tuberous roots. Flowers around August to November

Size

Can grow to around 1m

Habitat

Sandy heaths and mallees

Distribution

southern Australian states New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria.

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Twining Fringe-lily
Scientific name: Thysanotus patersonii R.Br. 1810
Family: Asparagaceae
Category: Plant Life › Irises & Grasses
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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