Native Iris

Patersonia occidentalis, Native Iris
Patersonia occidentalis
Native Iris, Cape le Grand NP, WA
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Patersonia
Species: occidentalis
Main Flower Colour: Blue
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Description

Tufted perennial with long strap like leaves. Spreads by rhizomes. Flower stems shorter than the leaves. Flowers purple/blue with 3 large petals. Growing in sandy soil.

Flowering start in September.

Identification

The main flower colour is blue. Large 3 petaled purple/blue flower on tufted plant about 30cm high.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1550
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Location

Bio Regions

Esperance Plains (ESP)

Region Specifics

Cape le Grand NP, WA

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Western Australia Trip 2012 – Part 14 : Hopetoun to Cape Arid.

Member: Member - John and Val  Search Rank: 192

. Light rain was falling as we left Hopetoun in late September. We followed the coast road east, happy to be on bitumen for a while,...

Created: 19 Dec 2012 16:34

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