Northern forest grass tree
Xanthorrhoea johnsonii
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
What it is like
A grass tree. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are 75 cm long. Plants flower every 2 to 3 years. The flowers are white and open progressively along the stalk.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Nectar, seeds, leaf base