Kahakaha, Perching lily
Collospermum hastatum
Family: Asteliaceae
What it is like
The leaves are long and grass like.
It is also put in the family Liliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Zealand (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Astelia furfuracea Banks & Sol. ex Skottsb.; Astelia hastata Colenso; Funckia hastata (Colenso) Kuntze;