15/12/2023
As you wander through the natural beauty of Gilwell Park in the next few months, keep an eye out for the common fringe lily (Thysanotus tuberosus). This Australian native perennial herb is endemic to Australia.
The plant can grow up to 60 cm tall, and its leaves are linear in shape and round at cross-section towards the top. It typically blooms from September to April, producing purple flowers with frilly edges. These three-petaled flowers are among the most colourful wildflowers in southeastern Australia, but they only last for one day.