Lomandra leucocephala

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Lomandra leucocephala
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Lomandroideae
Genus: Lomandra
Species:
L. leucocephala
Binomial name
Lomandra leucocephala

Lomandra leucocephala is a perennial, rhizomatous herb found in Australia. [1] The plant is sometimes referred to as Irongrass because the plant is known to be tough and has a grass-like look. [2]

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References

  1. "Lomandra leucocephala". PlantNet New South Wales Flora Online; author G. J. Harden. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  2. "Lomandra leucocephala". Austrailian Plants Society; author John Knight. Retrieved 22 January 2024.