Dianella nigra

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

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. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  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.


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