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.