Lomandra spicata

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

Lomandra spicata is a rainforest flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is found in eastern Australia. [1]

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References

  1. "Lomandra spicata". PlantNet New South Wales Flora Online; author A. L. Quirico. Retrieved 24 March 2017.