Lomandra suaveolens
Meaning of name: Lomandra is from the Greek words loma, meaning the border of a robe, and andros, meaning man. It refers to the border of the anthers in some species. Suaveolens is a Latin word meaning fragrant.
Distribution: Occurs from Mt Lesueur to Porongorup Range.
Description: A tuft of leaves to 35 centimetres tall. The purple or yellow flowers are borne from April to July.
Notes: Lomandra have distinct male and female plants.
References: Western Australian Plant Names and their Meanings, a Glossary. FA Sharr. 1996.
Flora of the Perth Region. NG Marchant, JR Wheeler, BL Rye, EM Bennett, NS Lander, TD Macfarlane. 1987.
These are the female flowers of Lomandra suaveolens.
These are the male flowers of Lomandra suaveolens.
Leaf tufts are 100 to 350mm long.
