Swamp grass tree
Xanthorrhoea fulva

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

A grasstree. It grows 2 m high. It does not have a trunk above the ground. The leaves are 2-3 mm wide and triangle shaped in cross section. The flower stalk can be 1.2 m long. The flowering section is 10-60 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It usually grows in sandy soils in low lying sites with a high water table.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The flowers are used to make a drink.

Edible parts

Flower nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Xanthorrhoea resinosa subsp. fulva A. T. Lee;