Wattle mat-rush (Lomandra filiformis)

Wattle mat-rush, a reference photo — Photo: Kurt Stüber [1] · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Lomandra filiformis, commonly known as wattle mat-rush, is a tussock forming perennial herb that is native to Australia. It is sparsely tufted, with strap-like leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest and grassy woodland, usually on well-drained rocky or sandy soils.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Wattle mat-rush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Lomandra gracilis
Lomandra laxa
Lomandra micrantha
Lomandra sororia
Lomandra multiflora
Lomandra fibrata

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Lomandra
Species: Lomandra filiformis

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