Genus Lomandra

Group: 

Monocotyledon

Family: 

Asparagaceae

Genus description: 

Mat-rushes are hardy, perennial, rhizomatous herbs forming rush-like tufts. Basal leaves are erect, longer than panicles of yellow flowers. All species are dioecious.

Lomandra filiformis
Common names:
     Wattle Mat-rush
Image of Lomandra filiformis Image of Lomandra filiformis Image: Mary Ellis
Lomandra longifolia
Common names:
     Spiny-headed Mat-rush
Image of Lomandra longifolia Image of Lomandra longifolia Image: David Meagher