Citation: R. Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 280 (1810).

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: Black-anther (or spreading) flax-lily.

Description:
Rhizomatous; stems rigid, together with the inflorescence to 1 m high or more; leaves cauline but mainly basal, to 1 m long, 4-20 mm broad, the more or less rigid blades with revolute margins often covering the midrib; the sheaths flat but conduplicate, keeled, more or less completely closed at the summit.

Panicle large and loose; anthers dark-brown to almost black, 3 or more times as long as the swollen orange summit of the filament.

Published illustration: Cunningham et al. (1982) Plants of western New South Wales, p. 184.

Distribution:  Very common and widespread especially in wetter areas.   All States except the N.T. Conservation status: native Flowering time: Sept. — Jan.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

Biology: No text

Taxonomic notes: The taxonomy of this and the preceding species requires investigation in view of their variability and range in habitats.

Author: Not yet available