Mazhar Botanic Garden

Dianella tasmanica Hook. f.

Tasmanian flax-lily

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000981
Common name: Tasmanian flax-lily
English name: Tasman flax-lily
Native: Australia, Tasmania
Country: Australia
(PGR): Rare

Perennial herb grows to 05-2 m high and wide with a thick spreading rhizome under the ground leaves 80 cm long, linear flower blue, small fruit small roughly oval or globular violet berries, 12 cm in diameter

The fruits have reportedly been used by Aboriginal peoples to dye baskets, and the leaves may be used for weaving. Ground cover. border. beds. medicinal

Dianella densa Lindb

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Texture: Fertile
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Division of rhizomes during autumn- Divided plants- seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 8 : 10
pH range: 6.1-7.5

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