Thelionema caespitosum

Tufted Blue Lily at Penrose, NSW

Thelionema caespitosum at Penrose, NSW - 3 Nov 2021
Thelionema caespitosum at Penrose, NSW - 3 Nov 2021
Thelionema caespitosum at Penrose, NSW - 3 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Thelionema caespitosum 11 May 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Thelionema umbellatum 13 Nov 2021 GlossyGal

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3 comments

Boobook38 wrote:
   13 Nov 2021
I'm inclined to think that this is T caespitosum, but it's a bit difficult to tell as a side-on shot would give a better idea of the morphology of the plant as a whole. The flowers are very similar for both species.
   11 May 2023
Id based on the flowers being held above the leaves
GlossyGal wrote:
   13 May 2023
I've added a third photo which may be of help...

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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