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Date of issue: 5 July 2005
Designer: Janet Boschen

Engraver: Australia Post Design Studio

Plant: Thysanotus tuberosus

Family: ANTHERICACEAE

Common Fringed Lily
Tuberous plant with grass-like leaves present at flowering time. Erect flowering stem to 15–20 cm, branching then to produce clusters of flowers in spring and summer. Distribution: SA, Vic, ACT, NSW, Qld.

Propagation From seed or by division.




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