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Thysanotus patersonii
Twining fringed lily
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The Thysanotus patersonii plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Asphodelaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Twining fringed lily.

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Latin Name:  Thysanotus patersonii
Common Name:  Twining fringed lily
Family:  Asphodelaceae
Author:  R.Br.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Sandy heaths and mallees[154, 193].



Edible Uses:  Root - raw or cooked[144, 193]. Australian Aborigines used to roll the whole vine into a ball, roast it in hot ashes and gring it inot a green powder that was eaten with gum tree roots[193].

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