Grass gum tree
Xanthorrhoea arborea
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
What it is like
The plant has a crown of long narrow leaves. The flowers are in tall slender flower spikes.
There are 30 Xanthorrhoea species. There is only one genus in the Xanthorrhoeaceae family.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaf shoots, flower spikes -drink
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed. Seed germinate readily.
Plants grow slowly.