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Fringe Lily

Family: Asparagaceae

Genus: Thysanotus

Species: Unknown

Main Flower Colour: Mauve

Description

Thysanotus used to be included in the lily family (Liliaceae) Fringed lilies are small soft herbs, sometimes a climber. Each flower has 3 sepals and 3 large fringed petals. Common across Australia.

Flowering start in August and ends in November.

Identification

The main flower colour is mauve. 3 fringed petals.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/21208

http://ianfrasertalkingnaturally.blogspot.co.uk/2014_10_01_archive.html

Created: 07 Apr 2014 - Member Kerry W (Qld)
Updated: 19 Nov 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Coolgardie (COO)

Region Specifics

South of Coolgardi in the Great Western Woodland

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