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Kurawan Spiny Headed Mat Rush

Kurawan Spiny Headed Mat Rush

Scientific name: Lomandra longifolia


Appearance

●      They grow purple, white and cream flowers

●      The leaves are 40cm to 80cm long.

Uses

●      The leaves can be used for weaving.

●      It can be used as medicine.

Location and climate

●      They can be found in NSW, SA, and Tasmania.

●      They like to live in coastal areas.

●      They are frost and drought tolerant.

●      They can live in sandy soil, swamps and wet zones.

Interesting facts

●      It flowers from October to December

●      It is used as a an ornamental plant

●      They have deep roots.