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Dianella brevipedunculata

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Dianella brevipedunculata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Hemerocallidoideae
Genus: Dianella
Species:
D. brevipedunculata
Binomial name
Dianella brevipedunculata

Dianella brevipedunculata is a species of flax lily native to Eastern Australia.[1] It is known as the blue flax lily.[2]

The species grows up to half a meter in height, with leaves up to 1 meter in length. Roots are fibrous, and the flowers are purplish-blue.[3] Fruit are round and blue. The species is hardy and perennial.[2]

Dianella brevipedunculata is common in cultivation as an ornamental plant. The berries are reported to be mildly toxic.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Dianella brevipedunculata R.J.F.Hend. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online.
  2. ^ a b c "Blue flax lily (Dianella) | Queensland Poisons Information Centre". Children’s Health Queensland. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Dianella brevipedunculata R.J.F.Hend". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 17 April 2022.