​Family: Asparagaceae
Contains 114 genera and 2900 species.
Most known member is asparagus.
 
Genus: Lomandra: Mat rushes
51 species of perennial herbs.
Location. All in Australia. A few also occur in PNG and New Caledonia.
Most are deciduous perennials, long narrow blades, rhizomes
 
Species: Lomandrea Longifolia: Sagg
Dense tussock. Bright green leaves. Erect flat leaves.
Height 0.5 to 1m. Width up to 1m.
Flowers are cream, brown spikes in spring. Stems 50cm.
Fruit is golden brown.
Very hardy. Tolerates dry.
Distribution. Queensland, NSW, Victoria, SA, NZ