Kauri grass
Astelia trinervia
Family: Asteliaceae
What it is like
A plant that forms clumps. Male and female plants are separate.
There are about 25 Astelia species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Zealand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, berries
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed. They can be very slow to germinate.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Funckia trinervia Kuntze;