Cinnamon-grass, Karetu
Hierochloe redolens
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass. It forms loose tufts. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1 m tall. It has a short creeping rhizome or underground stem. The leaves are 5-12 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows at high altitudes in damp situations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Falklands, New Zealand, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - tea