Scientific name: Family Anthericaceae Thysanotus patersonii

Aboriginal uses:

• There are a number of species of Tjunguri are found in the south west of Western Australia and most of them contain tubers which are quite palatable.


• The tubers look like tiny potatoes and are usually found in a cluster circling the base of plant at various depths depending on the soil and species.


• the stem and flowers are also edible.


• Best eaten just after flowering has finished.


• Flowering mainly August to November.