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Thysanotus anceps Lindl.

Reference
Sketch Veg.Swan R. 58 (1840)
Conservation Code
Priority Three
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

Rhizomatous, leafless perennial, herb, to 0.4 m high. Fl. purple, Oct to Dec. White or grey sand, lateritic gravel, laterite.

Grazyna Paczkowska, Descriptive Catalogue, 18 July 1994
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Distribution

IBRA Regions
Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain.
IBRA Subregions
Lesueur Sandplain, Northern Jarrah Forest, Perth.
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Armadale, Dandaragan, Gosnells, Kalamunda, Mundaring, Murray, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Swan.