Dianella porracea
(R.J.F. Hend.) Horsfall & G. W. Carr
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Description
A tropical lily-like plant in the Xanthorrhoeaceae family with edible fruits and roots.
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Edible Uses
Both the fruits and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
Dianella longifolia var. porracea R. J. F. Hend.
References (2)
- Hunter, J., 2015, Vegetation and flora of Naree and Yantabulla. A Draft Report to the Bush Heritage Australia
- Hunter, J.T., 2017, Is there a relationship between contemporary high Aboriginal plant resource locations and mapped vegetation communities? Cunninghamia 17:27-34. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. ISSN 2200 - 405X
