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Spreading flaxlily

Dianella revoluta

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Field Notes

Description:

1 meter shrub, ridged leaves, purple shiny berries

Habitat:

Dry brush, elevated location

Notes:

These berries are edible and were also used as a dye and ulcer treatment by the Tasmanian Aborigines.

Species ID Suggestions

Spreading flaxlily

Dianella revoluta
lori.tas
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Comments (4)
matthew.tighe.00
Thanks so much, Lori! Yes I'd love to see it in flower too. I came across it geocaching up in ridgeway. Was great to found out why it was so quickly! Kind regards Matt
lori.tas
Hi Matthew, welcome to NOAH. I live in the Southern Midlands and we get a lot of this growing at our place as well. I Think I have some photos of this plant in flower and will post them anon. If you have any questions or need help just drop me a line. Cheers, Lori.
matthew.tighe.00
Yes it's beautiful. It's been identified now so I'll have to put the details up. :)
ceherzog
That bluish color is very unusual in the plant kingdom...cool!
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PublishedMay 12, 2011

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