''Dichopogon'' is a

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of perennial herbs, native to

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. It is included in the genus ''

Arthropodium ''Arthropodium'' is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the subfamily Lomandroideae of the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Madagascar. The rhizomes of some species can be eaten as root veg ...

'' by some authorities, although recognized as a distinct genus by others., search for "Dichopogon" In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the

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Asparagaceae Asparagaceae, known as the asparagus family, is a family of flowering plants, placed in the order Asparagales of the monocots. The family name is based on the edible garden asparagus, ''Asparagus officinalis''. Those who live in the temperate c ...

, subfamily

Lomandroideae Lomandroideae is a subfamily of monocot flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, order Asparagales, according to the APG III system of 2009. The subfamily name is derived from the generic name of the type genus, '' Lomandra''. The group ...

(formerly the family Laxmanniaceae). The name is derived from the

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Dichopogon capillipes ''Dichopogon'' is a genus of perennial herbs, native to Australia and New Guinea. It is included in the genus ''Arthropodium'' by some authorities, although recognized as a distinct genus by others., search for "Dichopogon" In the APG III class ...

'' (Endl.) Brittan -

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Dichopogon fimbriatus ''Dichopogon'' is a genus of perennial herbs, native to Australia and New Guinea. It is included in the genus ''Arthropodium'' by some authorities, although recognized as a distinct genus by others., search for "Dichopogon" In the APG III class ...

'' (R.Br.) J.F.Macbr. = ''Arthropodium fimbriatum'' R.Br. -

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, Western Australia *'' Dichopogon preissii'' (Endl.) Brittan - Western Australia *''

Dichopogon strictus ''Dichopogon strictus'' ( syn. ''Arthropodium strictum''), commonly known as chocolate lily, is a herbaceous perennial plant species native to Australia. Description The species has up to 12 leaves that are linear or lanceolate in shape and are ...

'' (R.Br.) Baker = ''Arthropodium strictum'' R.Br.

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Dichopogon tyleri ''Dichopogon'' is a genus of perennial herbs, native to Australia and New Guinea. It is included in the genus ''Arthropodium'' by some authorities, although recognized as a distinct genus by others., search for "Dichopogon" In the APG III class ...

'' Brittan - Western Australia

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Asparagaceae genera Lomandroideae {{Asparagaceae-stub