Xanthorrhoea johnsonii
A. T. Lee
Northern forest grass tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaXanthorrhoea johnsonii (also known as Johnson's Grass Tree) is a large plant in the genus Xanthorrhoea found in eastern Australia. The trunk can grow to 5 metres tall. Older foliage is very strong, hence one of the common names being "steel grass", and is commonly used in floral design where it can be bent and looped without breaking. It was named after the Australian botanist L.A.S. Johnson.
Description
A grass tree. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are 75 cm long. Plants flower every 2 to 3 years. The flowers are white and open progressively along the stalk.
Edible Uses
The nectar, seeds, and leaf base are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forests.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
References (3)
- Beasley, J., 2011, Plants of Tropical North Queensland - the compact guide. Footloose publications. p 164
- Edible and Useful Native Plants (off internet)
- Jackes, B. R., 2010, Plants of Magnetic Island. 3rd Edition. James Cook University, Australia. p 28
