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Thysanotus patersonii

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Twining Fringe-lily
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Lomandroideae
Genus: Thysanotus
Species:
T. patersonii
Binomial name
Thysanotus patersonii

Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe-lily) is a twining perennial herb which is endemic to Australia.

It is leafless and grows to between 0.15 and 0.5 metres in height and produces purple flowers between July and November in its native range.

The species was first described by the botanist Robert Brown.

Distribution

The species occurs in all Australian states and the Northern Territory.

References

  • "Thysanotus patersonii". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  • "Thysanotus patersonii ". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  • S. McCune & D.W. Hardin. "New South Wales Flora Online: Thysanotus patersonii". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
  • "Thysanotus patersonii". Electronic Flora of South Australia Fact Sheet. State Herbarium of South Australia. Retrieved 2008-06-05.