Appearance
"Thysanotus multiflorus" has fibrous roots. It has clusters of bright flowers with 3 mauve-colored elliptic petals and fringed edges. Each flower usually contains 3 stamens with long curved anthers and equal filaments. The style is also curved and usually seen pointing in the opposite direction of the anthers. The cylindrical seeds are accompanied by stalked arils. The stems of the flowers can grow up to 14 inches and underneath is a clump of foliage without flowers. The foliage tends to be glossy and smooth.Distribution
"Thysanotus multiflorus" originates from Southwestern Australia, southeast of Perth. It is considered to be distributed in the IBRA regions, Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain and Warren.Habitat
"Thysanotus multiflorus" flourishes in a dry climate with low humidity. This plant grows in a region that has a Mediterranean climate with wet winters and dry summers. The Government of Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation considers the plants conservation code to be not threatened. "Thysanotus multiflorus" is able to grow in soil that has excellent drainage, but is also able to grow in more sandy soil. However, if the soil is too fine, it may cause the roots to rot.References:
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