Family:

Lomandraceae

Lomandra multiflora subsp. multiflora

Many-flowered Mat-rush

Other Names: Many-flowered Mat-lily.

Regional Subspecies:

Occurrence:

Regional:

Widespread in the drier sites of most areas in region.

Habitat & Site Selection:

Chiefly in woodland and forest, on various soils.

Habit:

Rigid, tufted, perennial herb with slender to robust leaves 25-90 cm long. Flowers Jun-Jan.

Seed Collection:

Early Oct to mid Mar. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed quickly.

Propagation:

From seed, or division of clumps.

VALUES:

Wildlife:

Attracts seed- eating native birds. Food plant for caterpillars of native butterflies and moths.

Ornamental:

Striking inflorescences. Excellent container plant. May form sparse clumps.