Thysanotus tuberosus
Common Fringe-lily
Common Fringe-lily
Not planted at ANBG
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Overview:
Thysanotus tuberosus, known as the common fringe-lily is a perennial herb which is endemic to Australia
Common name: Common Fringe-lily
Conservation status: . . .
Etymology:
The species name tuberosus refers to the crisp tasting edible root
Flowers:
Flowers form from September to April
The three petaled flowers are purple, with frilly edges, and only last for one day
They are among the more colourful wildflowers in south eastern Australia
Fruit:
Leaves:
The leaves are linear in shape, and round at cross section towards the top
Stem & branches:
Roots:
Habit:
A perennial herb that grows from 20 cm to 60 cm tall
Habitat:
Semi-arid to coastal areas receiving more than 1300 mm of rain per year
Often found in open country, heathlands or in dry sclerophyll woodland
Distribution:
Endemic to south eastern Australia
Additional notes:
Sub-species
The tepals are somewhat longer and wider in subsp. tuberosus, being 10 to 19 mm long, and around 10 mm wide
In subsp. parviflorus the inner anthers are smaller, and straight to slightly curved
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