Biology:Dianella nigra
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Dianella nigra | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Hemerocallidoideae |
| Genus: | Dianella |
| Species: | D. nigra
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| Dianella nigra Colenso
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Dianella nigra, (turutu in Māori, New Zealand blueberry or ink berry) is a perennial herb of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found in New Zealand.[1] The bright blue berries are attractive to birds, but they are very bitter and are not considered edible by humans,[2] and may be poisonous if eaten in large amounts.[3]
References
- ↑ "Turutu". Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc. http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/turutu.
- ↑ Andrew Crowe. A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. p 159. ISBN:9780143019220
- ↑ Taranaki Educational Resource. Poisonous plants in New Zealand.
Wikidata ☰ Q5271627 entry
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