Dianella brevipedunculata is a species of flax lily native to Eastern Australia.[1] It is known as the blue flax lily.[2]
| Dianella brevipedunculata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Hemerocallidoideae |
| Genus: | Dianella |
| Species: | D. brevipedunculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Dianella brevipedunculata | |
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 edit
- ^ "Dianella brevipedunculata R.J.F.Hend. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online.
- ^ a b c "Blue flax lily (Dianella) | Queensland Poisons Information Centre". Children’s Health Queensland. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "Dianella brevipedunculata R.J.F.Hend". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
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