Flax lily
Dianella admixta
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
What it is like
A shrub that forms tufts. It grows 30-80 cm tall and 50-150 cm wide. The leaves are dark green above and more pale underneath. They are 15-65 cm long by 5-12 mm wide. The flowers are cone shaped and open. They are blue to violet.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits well drained dry clay soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit can be eaten raw or made into juice.
Edible parts
Fruit