Biology:Dianella nigra

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Short description: Species of flowering plant


Dianella nigra
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Hemerocallidoideae
Genus: Dianella
Species:
D. nigra
Binomial name
Dianella nigra
Colenso

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

  1. "Turutu". Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc. http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/turutu. 
  2. Andrew Crowe. A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. p 159. ISBN:9780143019220
  3. Taranaki Educational Resource. Poisonous plants in New Zealand.

Wikidata ☰ Q5271627 entry