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Hairy grass lily
Caesia setifera

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae


What it is like

A grass-like lily. It grows 10-25 cm high and 10-25 cm wide. It has tufts of leaves surrounded by long filaments. The leaves are narrow. The flowers are white and blue.

There are 7 Caesia species. It has also been put in the family Liliaceae and Anthericaceae.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the Northern Territory in Australia.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.


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