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.