Xanthorrhoea glauca
D. J. Bedford
Grass tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaXanthorrhoea glauca is a large plant in the genus Xanthorrhoea, widespread in eastern Australia. The trunk can grow in excess of 5 metres tall, and may have many branches. It is occasionally seen in large communities in nutrient rich soils. The leaves are a grey or bluish glaucous green. Two sub-species are recognised; subspecies angustifolia and glauca.
Description
A grass tree. It grows 5 m tall. It has fine strap like leaves. The flowering stalk is usually straight. The flower head has creamy coloured flowers.
Edible Uses
The nectar from flowers, leaf bases, and shoots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia,
References (2)
- Hunter, J. T. & Sheringham, P., 2006, Vegetation and Floristics of Melville Range Nature Reserve. A Report to the New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service. p 183
- Williams A. & Sides, T., 2008, Wiradjuri Plant Use in the Murrumbidgee Catchment. Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority. Wagga Wagga, p 55
