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Twining Fringe Lily
Thysanotus patersonii
Thysanotus patersonii
A perennial lily with tuberous roots and infrequently produced leaves. A cluster of translucent watery tubers are found at the base of the stem. The plant dies back in summer and the tubers regenerate late in autumn.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Scrambler or Climber |
| Group | Lily |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Features | Climbing habit on other vegetation. |
| Life Form Group | Scrambler or Climber |
| Life Form Codes | Scrambler or Climber (SC) |
| EVC types | EVC 132_62: Lighter-soils Plains Grassland EVC 803: Plains Woodland |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Charophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Thysanotus |
| Species | patersonii |
Widespread and locally common across most of Victoria, however rare in the far east. Occurs in all other Australian states.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Endangered Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
