Asphodelaceae FAMILY
Dianella revoluta
Dianella revoluta
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Dianella revoluta is a very variable, evergreen perennial plant with a rhizomatous rootstock, it forms a clump of grass-like leaves, sometimes spreading to form a mat of growth; it can grow up to 90cm tall[ 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 is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeAustralia - Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and southern Western Australia
HabitatSandy soils near creeks on heaths and in sparse woodlands. Found in a variety of habitats, but avoiding very arid and very wet habitats[ 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. ].