Twining Fringe Lily
Thysanotus patersonii
A climbing or prostrate plant with a thin twining green stem. Purple flowers with fringed feather-like petals. Tuberous roots.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Lilies, orchids |
| Distinctive Features | Climbing habit on other vegetation. Rarely produces leaves _ barely detectable until flowering. A cluster of translucent watery tubers are found at the base of the stem. |
| Biology | Perennial. The plant dies back in summer and the tubers regenerate late in autumn. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Aug-Nov |