Dianella caerulea

Dianella caerulea
At Mount Archer National Park, Queensland
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Hemerocallidoideae
Genus: Dianella
Species:
D. caerulea
Binomial name
Dianella caerulea

Dianella caerulea, commonly known as the blue flax-lily, blueberry lily,[2] or paroo lily,[3] is a perennial herb of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found across the eastern states of Australia and Tasmania. It is a hardy plant, growing to a height and width of around 1 meter with grass-like strappy leaves. Blue flowers in spring and summer are followed by indigo-coloured berries. It adapts readily to cultivation and is commonly seen in Australian gardens and amenities plantings.

  1. ^ IPNI: Phormiaceae Dianella caerulea Sims Bot. Mag. 15: t. 505. 1801
  2. ^ "Dianella caerulea". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  3. ^ Elliot, Rodger W; Jones, David L; Blake, Trevor (1984). Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants Suitable for Cultivation: Volume 3. Port Melbourne: Lothian Press. p. 259. ISBN 0-85091-167-2.

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