Asphodelaceae
is a fairly large family in Tasmania; it is comprised of
four introduced and seven native genera.
This grouping is supported by molecular (DNA) studies which
have brought together a number of very diverse genera.
These genera were once considered to be part of
Liliaceae, which was a very artificial grouping of plants
and has therefore been splintered into numerous
families. To see the fates of the other Tasmanian
genera formerly in Liliaceae click here.
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