Thysanotus juncifolius
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Thysanotus juncifolius, known as the Fringe-lily is a perennial herb
, endemic to Australia
. The species name juncifolius refers to the “rush leaves”.
Unlike the similar Thysanotus tuberosus
it lacks basal leaves. Small leaves may be seen along the lower stems. The habitat is eucalyptus
woodland or forest, as well as moist heath areas, often in thick undergrowth. It grows to around half a metre high.
Flowers form in spring and summer. The three petaled flowers are mauve on a much branched inflorescence, with frilly edges. Flowers last only one day. They are among the more strikingly beautiful wildflowers in south eastern Australia. The fruiting capsule is around 4 mm in diameter.
Herbaceous plant
A herbaceous plant is a plant that has leaves and stems that die down at the end of the growing season to the soil level. They have no persistent woody stem above ground...
, endemic to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The species name juncifolius refers to the “rush leaves”.
Unlike the similar Thysanotus tuberosus
Thysanotus tuberosus
Thysanotus tuberosus, known as the Common Fringe-lily is a perennial herb which is endemic to Australia. The species name tuberosus refers to the crisp tasting edible root....
it lacks basal leaves. Small leaves may be seen along the lower stems. The habitat is eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia...
woodland or forest, as well as moist heath areas, often in thick undergrowth. It grows to around half a metre high.
Flowers form in spring and summer. The three petaled flowers are mauve on a much branched inflorescence, with frilly edges. Flowers last only one day. They are among the more strikingly beautiful wildflowers in south eastern Australia. The fruiting capsule is around 4 mm in diameter.