Dianella brevipedunculata explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dianella brevipedunculata R.J.F.Hend. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Web site: Blue flax lily (Dianella) Queensland Poisons Information Centre . Children’s Health Queensland . 17 April 2022 . en-AU . 17 July 2017.
  3. Web site: Dianella brevipedunculata R.J.F.Hend. . plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au . New South Wales Flora Online . 17 April 2022.

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