Haemodorum
Haemodorum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Haemodoraceae. The genus comprises several species native to Australia, where they occur in heathlands, open forests, and coastal scrub, often on well-drained soils.
They are perennial herbaceous plants with slender, evergreen, sword-shaped leaves that arise from rhizomes and form
The genus includes species such as Haemodorum spicatum and Haemodorum sanguineum, which occupy a variety of
Cultivation: Haemodorum species are grown as ornamental plants in suitable climates; they require sunny, well-drained sites
Etymology: The genus name is derived from Greek haima 'blood' and odous 'tooth', referencing the red sap