Irongrass
Lomandra effusa
Tough, erect, perennial grass-like herb to 50 cm with stiff, wiry leaves. Distinct male and female white funnel-shaped flowers on the one plant.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Sedges, rushes |
| Other Common Names | Scented Mat-rush |
| Distinctive Features | Leaf tip has a distinct notch between two sharp pointed edges. |
| Biology | Perennial. Grows in sandy soil and clay in mallee communities, especially near saltpans and granite outcrops. Requires free-draining soils. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Jun-Oct |
| Taxonomy | |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants) |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Lomandra |
| Species | effusa |
Ornamental plant used planting for verges, nature strips, roundabouts reserves and parks in South Australia. Planted en-mass will provide soil stabilization. Fragrant flowers are a food source for butterflies and larvae. Habitat refuge for small mammals and reptiles.
| Interesting Facts | |
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| Native Status | Native |