Family: Asphodelaceae
Caesia parviflora
Citation:
R. Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 277 (1810).
Synonymy: Not Applicable Common name: Pale grass-lily.
Description:
Leaves grass-like; linear or narrowly lanceolate.
Inflorescence an erect raceme or few-branched panicle with ascending branches; flowers several in the axil of each of the scattered bracts; perianth 4-6 mm long, a pale lavender-blue to whitish; ovules 2 in each cell.
Capsule usually 1-seeded, 3-lobed, dehiscent.
Distribution:
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All States except the N.T.
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Conservation status:
native
Flowering time: Sept. — Dec.
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SA Distribution Map based
on current data relating to
specimens held in the
State Herbarium of South Australia
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Biology:
No text
Taxonomic notes:
The differences between this species and C. vittara are, judging by material from S.Aust., rather slight. Further work is undoubtedly needed on these species.
Author:
Not yet available
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