Mat Rush (Lomandra)

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Lomandra  longifolia - It is a large fast-growing plant with long green grassy  foliage growing in a fountain shape with yellow spiny flower spikes  during Spring. The tough leaves were dried, split and braided to make  bags and baskets. It also provided the seeds that were ground into flour  to make cakes. The tender leaf bases are eaten raw. Because of its  toughness and adaptability, it is often used to strengthen river banks.  It is both drought, and frost resistant. Prefers full sun to shade