Thysanotus juncifolius

Stems mostly dichotomously branched, to c. 60 cm tall, rather rigid, ridged but smooth, arising from a short, knotty rhizome; roots without tubers. Leaves few, basal, or absent, subterete, 6–8 cm long. Umbels 1–5-flowered, terminal on branches, rarely with a few sessile below; perianth segments spreading, 10–12 mm long (rarely more), pink to mauve; fringe on petals 1–2 mm long; stamens shorter than perianth segments, anthers curved, 3 outer 2–3 mm long, 3 inner 6–8 mm long. Flowers Oct.–Jan.