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Common name: Star herb Botanical name: Libertia pulchella
Family: Iridaceae Maximum height: 120 mm

 

Where found:

  • Lowland to alpine, stream banks, shady and damp situations
Description:
  • A small plant with grass like leaves, the lower surface of the leaves is dull
  • Small (15 mm) white flowers, flowering from November to February
  • Yellow rounded smooth seeds

 

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PHOTO: Colin Ogle

 

 

 

 

 

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