Asparagaceae FAMILY
Arthropodium minus
Arthropodium minus
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Arthropodium minus is a herbaceous, perennial plant growing from a tuberous rootstock. The plant produces a cluster of spear-shaped, basal leaves up to 35cm long and one or more flowering stems up to 54cm long[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is often grown in gardens, valued especially for itd floral display.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeAustralia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia.
HabitatFound in a variety of habitats from the coast to alpine areas. Eucalyptus forests, woodlands and sub-alpine meadows, favouring drier habitats than A. milleflorum[ 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 ].