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Dianella caerulea Sims

Blue flax-lily · Asphodelaceae

Common names: Blueberry lily, Cerulean flax-lily, Paroo lily.

Dianella caerulea, commonly known as the blue flax-lily, blueberry lily, or paroo lily, is a perennial herb of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found across the eastern states of Australia and Tasmania.

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About Blue flax-lily

Dianella caerulea, commonly known as the blue flax-lily, blueberry lily, or paroo lily, is a perennial herb of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found across the eastern states of Australia and Tasmania. It is a herbaceous strappy perennial plant to a metre high, with dark green blade-like leaves to 70 cm long. 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...

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Native rangeNew Guinea, New South Wales, Queensland
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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