Asphodelaceae FAMILY

Dianella caerulea

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Dianella caerulea is a very variable, evergreen, perennial, plant growing from a rhizomatous rootstock; it forms a cluster of growth usually less than 100cm tall, though some forms can reach 200cm[ 286 Title Flora of Australia Publication Author Website http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/abif/flora/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The full information from the Flora of Australia - on-line. An excellent resource. ].. The plant yields a fibre and also has edible fruits, which are sometimes gathered from the wild for local use. It is often grown as an ornamental in gardens, valued especially for its evergreen foliage and blue fruits.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate; tropical

Native RangeAustralia - Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland to southern New Guinea

HabitatSandy soils near creeks on heaths and in sparse woodlands[ 193 Title Wild Food Plants of Australia. Publication Author Low. T. Publisher Angus and Robertson. Year 1989 ISBN 0-207-14383-8 Description Well presented, clear information and good photographs. An interesting read for the casual reader as well as the enthusiast ]. Found in a variety of habitats from heaths to open eucalypt forest and rainforest, often near the coast[ 286 Title Flora of Australia Publication Author Website http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/abif/flora/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The full information from the Flora of Australia - on-line. An excellent resource. ].