''Stypandra'' is a small

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of rhizomatous

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s in the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae. They are native to

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and

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. Two species are currently recognized: *'' Stypandra glauca'' R.Br. (Nodding Blue Lily or Blind Grass) -

and

*'' Stypandra jamesii'' Hopper -

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Hopper, Stephan Donald. 1999. Nuytsia 13: 248 See also '' Thelionema''

References

* * * {{Taxonbar, from=Q2713160 Asphodelaceae genera Hemerocallidoideae Asparagales of Australia Angiosperms of Western Australia Flora of South Australia Flora of Queensland Flora of New South Wales Flora of the Australian Capital Territory Flora of Victoria (state) Flora of New Caledonia