Coastal Flax-lily
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta
COMMON NAME : Coastal Flax-lily
BOTANICAL NAME : Dianella revoluta var. revoluta
FAMILY : Asphodelaceae
PLANT GROUP : Lilies & Orchids
SIZE : Small <2m
EVC : Coastal Dune Scrub
CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern
LOCAL NOTES:
Coastal Flax-lily can be seen along the tracks of the Coastal Reserve and along the roadsides of Sandy Point, sometimes forming dense patches.
It has bluish flowers, with distinct yellow and black features, from October to January.
After flowering, purple berries are formed and these are a source of food for birds.
Contributor : CT
LEARN MORE:
Species profile for this plant at ALA
Atlas of Living Australia.
Species profile for this plant at VicFlora
Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
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