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Lomandra longifolia

Spiny-headed mat rush

Fibrous leaves and fragrant flowers. Full sun - part sun. 1m high x 1m wide. Readily self-seeds
in damp conditions.
Ngunnawal use - leaves used to weave baskets, make string and create fish traps. Base of starchy leaves eaten. Seeds are ground into flour.
Reference:" Ngunnawal Plant Use - a traditional Aboriginal plant use guide for the ACT region".
Bush food.
Use: microforest, home gardens, pollinator patches.

Category

Grass

Ecosystem

Forest, Shaded

Location

ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, QLD

Height

Width

1.2

1.2

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